Mama’s Eggnog

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This classic will be the star attraction at your holiday party.

Servings: 8 to 10 servings
Prep Time: 20 min
Difficulty: Easy

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1/2 pint Bourbon
1 pint heavy cream
4 pints milk
3/4 cup sugar
6 eggs, separated
1 tablespoon Vanilla
Nutmeg

Directions

In a bowl beat the egg yolks with the 1/2 cup of sugar until thick.  In another bowl beat the egg whites with 1/4 cup of sugar until thick.  In a third bowl beat the cream until thick.  Add the cream to the yolk, fold in the egg whites, and add the milk, Bourbon, Vanilla, and a pinch of nutmeg if desired.  Chill in freezer before serving.

Serve Eggnog in a large punch bowl.

Show: Paula's Home Cooking/Christmas with Paula Deen book/Nov/Dec 2005 issue
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I love everything you do. grin

By angela mccoy on December 23, 2012

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I wished for ur recipe for egg nog cookies. I can't find my moms. I can't drink it, because I'm allergic to dairy.

By denise on December 11, 2012

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I've been making this same recipe for more than 40 years, except I use Rum instead of Bourbon. Always rave reviews from guests!

By Sherry on October 01, 2012

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Would love to try this without the alcohol Paula. What do you suggest as a replacement for the bourbon? Thanks in advance!!!:)

By Rachel on October 01, 2012

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Can this be made without the burban, if so what do you substitue?

By Anonymous on September 04, 2012

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Paula Deen, YOU ARE ADORABLE!!!!!!!!!I have seen your cooking shows, but when I saw you on Dr. Oz, You are so cute and a very loving soul! Your family are lucky to have you! Happy Holidays, and(no pressure), Good luck on stopping smoking!!!!!!!!! I need to do the same!

By Lisa Stern on December 01, 2011

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I LOVE YOUR HOMEMADE EGG NOGG PAUL DEEN I WILL MAKE IT THIS WEEK I CAN WAIT YUM YUM. IAM BIG FAN OF YOU PAULA JENNIFER EMAIL ME YOU ARE THE BEST

By JENNIFER on November 27, 2011

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This is sooooo good. I make every year at Christmas and New Years.

By lisap030 on March 13, 2010

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By Anonymous on February 03, 2010

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This recipe is so much fun, and it is FANTASTIC!!! My kids love egg-nog, and this tastes like melted vanilla ice cream!

By Anonymous on December 25, 2009

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I love this egg nog! It is easy to prepare and soooo delicious.Even though it's summer here in New Zealand, we love Mama's eggnog on Christmas Eve.

By Anonymous on December 21, 2009

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