St. Nick's Eggnog- Rev. Dawn Bennett

Recipe from Rev. Dawn Bennett (The Table)

St. Nick's Eggnog

This takes more patience than skill. Many folks buy it because they think it is "so hard" to make. It's super easy, actually.

Ingredients:

6 eggs, well beaten
4 cups milk (2% or more), divided
1/3 cup sugar
1 tsp vanilla
(tiny) pinch salt
1/4 tsp nutmeg

Directions:

On LOW/med heat (4 on electric stove) mix eggs, 2 cups milk, sugar and salt.
Stir gently and continuously (about 15-17 min). Thicken to coat back of spoon.
(Do not overcook or you'll get scrambled eggs.) This is the patience part.
Remove from heat and add 2 cups milk, one at a time stirring constantly.
Add vanilla and nutmeg.
Pour through a mesh strainer a few times and refrigerate.
Makes 1 quart plus some for tasting. Enjoy!

p.s. add a shot or two of spiced rum or brandy if you like