Homemade Eggnog Spiked with Don Q Gran Anejo Rum
If you love eggnog and want to make a special homemade version, this homemade eggnog recipe is decadent and rich and pairs perfectly with Don Q Gran Anejo Rum.
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients
- 3 cups milk
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 3 sticks cinnamon
- 1 vanilla bean
- ½ teaspoon nutmeg
- 5 eggs seperated
- ½ cup sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- ¾ cup Don Q Gran Anejo Rum
Instructions
- Combine milk, cream, vanilla bean cut open and seeds scraped into milk, nutmeg and cinnamon sticks on a pan on the stove. Heat till the edges just begin to bubble, stirring on a regular basis.
- Once the edges are bubbling, remove from heat.
- Combine egg yolks with sugar and vanilla extract. Beat until the eggs are lighter in color and sugar is dissolved.
- Slowly temper the eggs with the warm milk by combining ½ cup of milk at a time with a hand mixer. Once the eggs are tempered, continue to combine the eggs and milk completely. refrigerate until ready to serve.
- When ready to serve, beat the egg whites until peaks form. Cut into the eggnog and pour the rum into the mixture. Serve immediately.
- Save leftovers for up to three days.