Eggnog Joy Of Cooking Recipe 455 Food

EGGNOG COOKIES

Steps:

• Make the cookies: Sift together the flour, ginger, nutmeg, allspice, cinnamon and salt in a large bowl.
• In the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, combine the butter and granulated sugar and beat until creamy and light, 5 to 8 minutes. Scrape down the sides of the bowl with a rubber spatula so all of the butter and sugar fully integrate. Beat in the egg yolks, one by one, and then the vanilla. Gently mix the dry ingredients into the butter mixture until it forms a soft dough. Using plastic wrap, shape the dough into one log 10 inches long and about 2 inches in diameter. Chill until firm, about 2 hours.
• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F and line two baking sheets with parchment.
• Bake the cookies: Unwrap and use a sharp knife to cut the logs into 1/4-inch-thick slices. Arrange the cookies 1 inch apart on the prepared baking sheets. In every other cookie, cut a hole about 1 inch in diameter with a small round cutter. Bake the cookies until light golden in color, 12 to 14 minutes. Set aside to cool.
• Make the icing: Combine the confectioners' sugar and butter in the bowl of the mixer fitted with the paddle attachment. Beat until smooth, 2 to 3 minutes. Add the cream and rum and mix until blended.
• Make the dusting sugar: In a small bowl, combine the granulated sugar, nutmeg, cayenne and lemon and orange zests. Set aside.
• Assemble the cookies: After the cookies have cooled, put the icing on the cookies without holes (about 1 teaspoon per cookie) and top each with a cookie with a hole to make sandwiches. Don't press down. Place the tops on gently so the icing doesn't leak out of the sides.
• Make the caramel: Heat the granulated sugar in a small skillet over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until all of the sugar melts. Once melted, do not stir but swirl the pan until the sugar is amber, about 6 minutes.
• Drizzle each cookie with the caramel and top with the dusting sugar.

UNCLE ANGELO'S EGG NOG

Steps:

• Beat the egg yolks well until they turn light in color, adding 1/2 cup of the sugar as you beat. Add the milk, cream, and liquor. Then beat the egg whites with the remaining sugar until they peak. Fold the whites into the mixture. Grate the fresh nutmeg over the drink.

EGGNOG

Steps:

• In an electric mixer or by hand, whisk together egg yolks and 3/4 cup confectioners' sugar until light, dense, and mixture forms a ribbon trail when whisk is lifted. While whisking, very slowly add 1 cup bourbon. Cover this mixture, and refrigerate for one hour.
• Whisk in remaining bourbon, then beat in cream and milk. Add 1/2 cup more milk if it is too thick. In another bowl, whisk egg whites with a pinch of salt, until fluffy. Slowly add remaining confectioners' sugar while whisking; keep whisking until whites are shiny and hold firm but not stiff peaks. Fold egg whites into egg yolk mixture.
• To serve, ladle eggnog into small cups - demitasse cups would work well - making sure to get some foam on each. Grate a little nutmeg on top of each.

EGGNOG (JOY OF COOKING) RECIPE - (4.5/5)

Steps:

• Beat separately until light in color 12 egg yolks Beat in gradually 1 lb. confectioner's sugar Add very slowly, beating constantly 2 c. dark rum, brandy, bourbon, or rye These liquors form the basis of the "nog", and you may choose one variety or mix to taste; I prefer rum. Let mixture stand covered for 1 hour to dispel the "eggy" taste. Add, beating constantly, 2 to 4 cups of liquor (chosen as above; I use rum) 2 quarts whipping cream 1 cup peach brandy, if desired (I've never added it) Refrigerate covered for 3 hours. Beat until stiff but not dry 8 to 12 egg whites Fold egg whites lightly into the other ingredients. Serve sprinkled with fresh nutmeg and cinnamon to taste. Yield is about 1 gallon. This is a very rich, high-cholesterol, high-octane eggnog. If you use 4 cups of liquor in the second part, it will be *very* alcoholic; if you only use 2 cups, it will still be pretty strong.

JOY'S COOKED EGGNOG

Steps:

• Combine first two ingredients and set aside.
• Whisk together egg yolks, sugar, and nutmeg until blended.
• Whisk the extra milk and heavy cream into the egg yolk mixture.
• Transfer egg yolk mixture to a heavy saucepan and cook over low heat, stirring constantly, until the mixture thickens slightly more than heavy cream (about 175 degrees F).
• Be careful or it will curdle if you overheat it.
• Remove from heat and stir in the reserved milk and cream.
• Strain into a storage container and chill thoroughly, uncovered.
• Stir in the booze (or vanilla for alcohol free egg nog).
• Cover and refrigerate for at least 3 hours.
• Serve sprinkled with freshly grated or ground nutmeg.

EGGNOG

Steps:

• In a 2 quart pot, whisk the eggs until creamy.
• Add the sugar and whisk again.
• Pour in 4 cups of the milk, whisk again.
• Add the corn starch and nutmeg, whisk again.
• Cook over medium heat until it just begins to steam and simmer (About 10 minutes).
• DO NOT stop whisking.
• Remove from heat.
• Whisk in remaining milk and vanilla.
• Refrigerate for about 6 hours to thicken.
• Add more corn starch in step 4 if you prefer a thicker beverage.

COOKED CUSTARD EGGNOG

Steps:

• Heat milk in a large saucepan, don't boil.
• Beat eggs and salt in a large bowl; gradually add sugar, mixing well.
• Gradually stir about 1/4 of hot milk into egg mixture; add to remaining hot milk, stirring constantly.
• Cook over medium-low heat, stirring constantly, until misture thickens and reaches 160 degrees.
• Stir in 1/4 tsp nutmeg and vanilla.
• Set saucepan in larger pan of ice for 10 minutes to rapidly cool mixture.
• Cover and refrigerate up to 48 hours.
• When ready to serve, fold in whipping cream and sprinkle with nutmeg.

CLASSIC COOKED EGGNOG

Steps:

• In large saucepan, beat together eggs, sugar and salt, if desired.
• Stir in 2 cups of the milk.
• Cook over low heat, stirring constantly, until mixture is thick enough to coat a metal spoon with a thin film and reaches at least 160°F.
• Remove from heat.
• Stir in remaining 2 cups milk and vanilla.
• Cover and refrigerate until thoroughly chilled, several hours or overnight.
• Just before serving, pour into bowl or pitcher.
• Garnish or add stir-ins, if desired.
• Serve immediately.
• *Forfaster preparation heat milk until very warm before stirring milk into eggs and sugar.
• MICROWAVE: In 2-quart liquid measure or bowl, beat together eggs, sugar and salt, if desired, until thoroughly blended.
• Set aside.
• In l-quart liquid measure or bowl, cook 2 cups of the milk on full power until bubbles form at edges, about 5 to 6 minutes.
• Stir into egg mixture.
• Cook on 50% power until mixture is thick enough to coat a metal spoon with a thin film and reaches at least 160°F, about 5 to 6 minutes.
• Stir in remaining 2 cups milk and vanilla.
• Continue as above.

BEST COOKED EGGNOG

Steps:

• Whisk the eggs and yolks, then add the cream, sugar, and spices. Add the milk, whisk until thoroughly combined (immersion blender is best).
• In a heavy-bottom pan, cook the mixture over low heat, whisking constantly, for a few minutes. Then increase the heat to medium-low (no higher), and cook, whisking constantly, until the temperature of the mixture is 180°F, about 5-10 minutes. Remove from heat, add the salt, and cool to room temperature, whisking occasionally. Then refrigerate until cold.

COOKED EGGNOG

Steps:

• In a large saucepan, mix the eggs, sugar, and salt, if used.
• Stir in 2 cups milk.
• Cook, stirring constantly, until thickened and mixture coats a metal spoon (will read 160°F on a candy thermometer).
• Remove from heat and add 2 cups milk and extract.
• Chill several hours or overnight.
• Whirl in blender before serving.
• Add rum or brandy as desired, top with whipped cream and ground nutmeg.