No Egg Nog Food

NO-EGG NOG

Steps:

• Heat 8 oz. of milk in microwave safe mug until hot (not boiling).
• remove from microwave and stir in sugar, vanilla, & ginger ( to taste - use more if too mild for you ).
• sprinkle with all of the cinnamon & nutmeg ( use more if you'd like ) and enjoy.
• To make it special you can add your favorite Brandy or,1 1/2 Tbs.Cocoa Powder, or both ( to taste ).
• This recipe can be easily doubled or tripled to make for more than one person, and can be heated on the stove top in a saucepan too.
• *And if you prefer it cold like most egg-nog you buy, just refrigerate until chilled, stir/shake and serve.

NONALCOHOLIC EGGNOG

Steps:

• Whisk together the eggs, egg yolks, sugar and a pinch of salt in a medium bowl.
• Heat the milk and 3/4 cup of the cream in a medium saucepan over medium heat until the liquid starts to steam; remove from the heat.
• Whisk about 1 cup of the hot milk mixture into the egg mixture, then pour the milk-egg mixture back into the saucepan. Return the saucepan to medium heat, and cook, stirring constantly with a wooden spoon, until the mixture is thick enough to coat the back of the spoon and a thermometer reads 165 degrees F, about 5 minutes.
• Remove the saucepan from the heat, and stir in the vanilla and nutmeg. Strain the liquid through a fine mesh strainer into a medium bowl, and let it cool at room temperature until it is no longer hot, about 1 hour. Refrigerate until cold, about 2 hours up to 3 days.
• When ready to serve, whip the remaining 3/4 cup cream with an electric mixer in a large bowl to medium peaks. Then, while whisking, slowly pour in the cold milk-egg mixture. The eggnog should be creamy and thicker than heavy cream. Serve with a light sprinkle of nutmeg and lemon zest if using.

EASY NO-COOK EGGNOG

Steps:

• 1. Place all ingredients in blender container; cover. Blend 1 minute or until well mixed.
• 2. Serve immediately or refrigerate until ready to serve.

"EGG NOT" (EGGLESS EGGNOG)

Steps:

• Blend 2 cups milk, sugar, pudding mix, rum-flavored extract, nutmeg, allspice, and ginger in a blender on medium-high speed until smooth; pour into a pitcher. Stir remaining 3 cups milk into mixture. Refrigerate eggnog until thickened, at least 1 hour. Stir well before serving.

CHEF JOHN'S HOMEMADE EGGNOG

Steps:

• Place egg yolks in a saucepan. Whisk in sugar until well blended and creamy. Add milk and cream; whisk until blended. Place pan over medium heat; whisk frequently until mixture reaches a temperature of between 170 to 180 degrees F (75 to 80 degrees C) using an instant-read thermometer. Remove from heat. Stir in nutmeg and whiskey.
• Chill pan in cold water until cool. Transfer mixture to a container (a large pitcher is ideal). Cover and refrigerate until thoroughly chilled, 2 to 3 hours.
• Place egg whites in a bowl and whisk until soft peaks form. Add sugar and continue whisking until egg whites hold a firmer peak. Whisk egg whites into custard base until thoroughly blended. Refrigerate until chilled, about 30 minutes.
• Whisk eggnog again just before serving and between each pour to ensure even distribution of the egg whites which tend to float to the top. Serve with a dusting of nutmeg.

NONFAT EGGNOG

Steps:

• Combine the Egg Beaters, 2 1/2 cups milk and the sugar in a saucepan. Cook, stirring, over medium heat until the mixture thickens.
• Remove from heat and stir in remaining ingredients, including the rest of the milk. Transfer to a bowl or container, cover and chill at least two hours before serving.

NON-ALCOHOLIC EGGNOG

Steps:

• Put the vanilla seeds in a large bowl. Add the egg yolks and sugar syrup, and beat with an electric whisk until pale, about 2-3 mins. Add the cream and milk, and beat again until just combined.
• Fill a large jug with ice, then strain in the eggnog mixture. Stir gently until the outside of the jug feels cold, then pour the eggnog into tumblers to serve.

EGGNOG

Steps:

• Combine milk, cloves, cinnamon and the first portion of vanilla in a large saucepan. Heat on low for five minutes. Slowly bring to a boil.
• In a large bowl, combine egg yolks and sugar. Whisk together until fluffy.
• Slow whisk the hot milk mixture into the egg yolks, a little at a time.
• Pour back into the saucepan and cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, for about 3 minutes, or until thick. Be careful not to let it boil.
• Strain into a large pitcher, cover and let cool for about an hour.
• Stir in the cream, nutmeg, and second portion of vanilla. Stir in rum, if desired.
• Refrigerate overnight before serving.