Hot Eggnog Food

EGGNOG HOT CHOCOLATE

Steps:

• In a medium saucepan stir together eggnog, milk, vanilla and chopped white chocolate.
• Over medium heat cook, stirring occasionally, until the white chocolate melts and the drink comes to a simmer. (Do not let it come to a boil.) Continue to stir to ensure all of the white chocolate has melted.
• Remove from heat and serve immediately, topped with fresh ground nutmeg, whipped cream, or frothed milk.

EGGNOG

Steps:

• In medium saucepan, whisk milk and sugar over medium heat until sugar is dissolved, 1 to 2 minutes. In a large bowl, whisk egg yolks. Whisking constantly, pour hot mixture into yolks in a slow and steady stream.
• Return mixture to pan; cook over medium-low heat, stirring often, until thick enough to coat back of spoon, 20 to 25 minutes; do not let simmer. Quickly strain into a bowl. Stir in bourbon, if desired, and cream. Cool completely; cover with plastic wrap; refrigerate until chilled. Garnish with nutmeg, if desired.

EGGNOG COFFEE

Steps:

• Place coffee and nutmeg in filter in brew basket of coffee maker. Place sugar in empty pot of coffee maker.
• Add water to coffee maker; brew. When brewing is complete, stir in eggnog.
• Pour into 4 cups; top with COOL WHIP.

EGGNOG HOT CHOCOLATE

Steps:

• In a medium saucepan, melt chocolate in milk over medium-low heat. Remove from heat, and let stand for 2 minutes. Whisk the chocolate until melted and smooth.
• Stir in the eggnog, and heat gently over low heat until very warm but not boiling. Remove from heat, and stir in the vanilla and coffee liqueur. Pour into mugs, and serve with whipped cream and a cinnamon stick garnish.

EGGNOG

Steps:

• In the bowl of a stand mixer, beat the egg yolks until they lighten in color. Gradually add the 1/3 cup sugar and continue to beat until it is completely dissolved. Add the milk, cream, bourbon and nutmeg and stir to combine.
• Place the egg whites in the bowl of a stand mixer and beat to soft peaks. With the mixer still running gradually add the 1 tablespoon of sugar and beat until stiff peaks form.
• Whisk the egg whites into the mixture. Chill and serve.
• Cook's Note: For cooked eggnog, follow procedure below.
• In the bowl of a stand mixer, beat the egg yolks until they lighten in color. Gradually add the 1/3 cup sugar and continue to beat until it is completely dissolved. Set aside.
• In a medium saucepan, over high heat, combine the milk, heavy cream and nutmeg and bring just to a boil, stirring occasionally. Remove from the heat and gradually temper the hot mixture into the egg and sugar mixture. Then return everything to the pot and cook until the mixture reaches 160 degrees F. Remove from the heat, stir in the bourbon, pour into a medium mixing bowl, and set in the refrigerator to chill.
• In a medium mixing bowl, beat the egg whites to soft peaks. With the mixer running gradually add the 1 tablespoon of sugar and beat until stiff peaks form. Whisk the egg whites into the chilled mixture.

OLD-FASHIONED EGGNOG

Steps:

• Combine heavy cream, vanilla, cinnamon, nutmeg, and 2 cups milk in a medium saucepan. Bring to a simmer over medium heat until tiny bubbles begin to appear around the edge of the pot (do not let it boil), 2 to 3 minutes. Remove from heat and let steep 30 minutes.
• Meanwhile, beat egg yolks with an electric mixer on medium speed until combined. Gradually beat in sugar and salt. Increase speed to high and beat until thick and very pale in color, 2 to 3 minutes.
• Strain spiced cream mixture, discarding solids; return liquid to pot. Slowly beat 1 cup warm cream mixture into yolk mixture on low speed. Return to pot with cream mixture. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly with a rubber spatula, until mixture coats the back of the spatula, 9 to 10 minutes.
• Place the pot over a large bowl filled with ice water and let cool, stirring occasionally, until chilled, 20 to 30 minutes. Stir in rum, bourbon, or cognac and remaining 2 cups milk.
• Just before serving, beat egg whites with an electric mixer until soft peaks form, 1 to 2 minutes; fold into eggnog. Serve topped with grated nutmeg.

EGGNOG

Steps:

• Bring milk just to a boil in a 2-quart heavy saucepan. Whisk together eggs and sugar in a large bowl, then add hot milk in a slow stream, whisking. Pour mixture into saucepan and cook over moderately low heat, stirring constantly with a wooden spoon, until mixture registers 170°F on thermometer, 6 to 7 minutes.
• Pour custard through a fine-mesh sieve into cleaned large bowl and stir in cream, bourbon, brandy, and vanilla. Cool completely, uncovered, then chill, covered, until cold, at least 3 hours and up to 24.

EGGNOG HOT CHOCOLATE

Steps:

• Bring eggnog and nutmeg just to boil in saucepan on medium heat, stirring frequently. Remove from heat.
• Add chocolate; beat with whisk until chocolate is completely melted and mixture is well blended.
• Serve topped with COOL WHIP.

HOT APPLE EGGNOG

Steps:

• Beat the eggs with the half-and-half and milk in a large saucepan.
• Add the sugar, cinnamon, and salt.
• Cook over medium heat for 10 minutes, or until the mixture is hot and thick, stirring constantly.
• Remove from the heat and add the apple brandy.
• Pour or ladle into mugs or cups and dust with cinnamon and serve warm.

HOT EGGNOG

Steps:

• Heat milk just until small bubbles form without boiling. Beat egg yolks with sugar until light and fluffy. Add salt and hot milk and mix well. Place over low heat or hot water and cook, while stirring, until mixture thickens (excess heat and long cooking will cause it to curdle).
• Beat egg whites until stiff, gradually adding the 1/4 cup sugar. Fold whites into hot milk mixture. Stir in bourbon or rum. Serve hot with a dash of nutmeg.

HOT CHOCOLATE EGGNOG

Steps:

• Pour Eggnog and Milk into the cup.
• Whisk until mixed throughly.
• Place in Microwave for 1:15-1:30 minute.
• Whisk in the Packet of Hot Cocoa Mix.
• Enjoy!
• OPTIONAL: Top with whipped cream.

STARBUCKS MAY HAVE RETIRED ITS EGGNOG LATTE, BUT YOU CAN EASILY MAKE IT AT HOME

Steps:

• Combine the eggnog, milk, and nutmeg in a small saucepan over low heat. Cook, stirring occasionally, until hot.
• Meanwhile, add your coffee or espresso to the bottom of your mug of choice.
• When the eggnog mixture is hot, pour it over the coffee or espresso.
• Top with optional whipped cream and a sprinkle of extra nutmeg, and enjoy!