Categories: Christmas, Cocktail
Ingredients
- 1 quart milk
- 12 large eggs
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 1/2 cups sugar
- 3/4-1 1/2 cup bourbon
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1 quart whipping cream
Directions
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Heat the milk in a saucepan over medium heat (Do not boil).
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In a mixing bowl, with an electric mixer, beat the eggs at medium speed, until they are thick and pale; gradually add in the sugar, beating well.
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Gradually stir about 1/4 of hot milk into egg mixture.
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- 4 Add egg mixture to remaining hot milk; stirring constantly.
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Cook over medium-low for 25-30 minutes, stirring constantly, until mixture thickens and reaches 160°.
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Stir in bourbon, vanilla, and 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg.
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Remove pan from heat; let cool.
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Cover and chill (up to two days).
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When ready to serve, beat whipping cream at medium speed until soft peaks form.
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Fold the whipped cream into the egg mixture.
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Sprinkle with additional nutmeg before serving.