Holiday Eggnog Mix Recipes

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• In a food processor, combine the first four ingredients; cover and pulse until blended. Store in airtight containers in a cool, dry place for up to 6 months., To prepare eggnog: Place 1/3 cup mix in a glass. Stir in 3/4 cup milk until blended.

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• Whip eggs in blender for 3 to 4 minutes. Add condensed milk, canned peach halves, vanilla extract and blend thoroughly. Slowly add rum as the ingredients are blending (you can increase or decrease quantity as per your taste). For a non-alcoholic eggnog: Don't add the rum. Sprinkle cinnamon around the top or add cinnamon stick for garnish.

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• For the mulled cider: Combine the peppercorns, star anise, allspice, cinnamon, cloves and cardamom in a large stockpot over medium heat. Toast the spices until aromatic, 3 to 5 minutes. Pour in the cider, carrot juice, ginger juice, sugar, orange zest, nutmeg and kosher salt. Reduce the heat to low and let the mixture sit uncovered until the cider is aromatic and the spices are well infused, 1 to 2 hours. Strain the cider through a fine sieve or cheesecloth; discard the solids. (The cider can be made in advance and reheated prior to serving.)
• For the eggnog batter: Separate the whites and yolks of the eggs into 2 medium size mixing bowls. Whip the yolks with the nutmeg, cinnamon, rum and salt. Gradually add 1/4 cup of the sugar. Mix until the texture is silky and the sugar is fully incorporated. Set aside.
• Whip the egg whites on medium-high speed, gradually incorporating the remaining 1/8 cup of sugar. Whip until stiff peaks form.
• Gently fold the egg white mixture into the yolk mixture. This batter has a lifespan of about one evening. Be sure to use fresh eggs as these will be served in a raw state.
• To assemble the holiday eggnog: For each drink, mix together 4 ounces of the hot mulled cider, 2 ounces of the eggnog batter, 1 ounce of the rum and 1/2 ounce of the brandy in a heat-treated glass or mug. Garnish with grated nutmeg.

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.

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• Soften 2 envelopes unflavored gelatin in 2 cups eggnog on top of double boiler. Add 1/4 cup sugar and stir until gelatin and sugar are throughly dissolved.
• Add 2 more cups of eggnog, nutmeg, and rum, if desired. Chill.
• Whip chilled mixture until light and fluffy and then fold in whipped heavy cream.
• Pour mixture into a 9- or 10-inch cooked pie shell. Chill until firm.
• Garnish with additional whipped cream and cherries, if desired.

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• Whisk eggs, yolks, sugar, and salt in heavy sauce pan (off heat).
• Stir in milk, 1/2 cup at a time, blending well after each addition.
• Heat slowly over lowest possible heat until custard registers 160 degrees on instant read thermometer, thickens, and coats back of spoon.
• 25-30 minutes.
• Pour custard through sieve into a large bowl.
• stir in liquor, vanilla, grated nutmeg.
• cover with plastic and refrigerate until well chilled.
• Just before serving whip cream in medium bowl to very soft peaks and gently fold into custard mixture until incorporated.
• Serve in chilled cups and garnish with nutmeg.

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• Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Lightly grease the inside of a fluted cake pan.
• In a medium bowl, cream the butter and sugar, until smooth. Beat in the eggs one at a time. Add the eggnog and vanilla and continue to beat until well combined.
• In a large bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg and salt. Gradually stir the flour mixture into the wet ingredients, until just combined. Be careful to not over mix. Pour the batter into the prepared pan.
• Bake for 50 to 60 minutes in the preheated oven, or until a toothpick inserted in the center of the cake comes out clean. Allow the cake to cool for 15 minutes in the pan before removing.
• Make the glaze. In a small bowl, combine the confectioners' sugar, eggnog, rum, vanilla and cinnamon. Set aside. Carefully turn the cake over onto a serving platter. Liberally drizzle the glaze over the cake.
• Serve and enjoy!

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• In medium saucepan combine pudding mix, 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg, and eggnog; mix well.
• Over medium heat, cook and stir until thick and bubbly.
• Remove from heat and stir in rum; cool thoroughly.
• Beat until smooth; fold in whipped cream.
• Spoon into pie shell.
• Garnish with additional nutmeg to make it look nice.
• Chill 4 hours.

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• For Eggnog:
• In a medium bowl, beat egg yolks and sugar until light and creamy.
• In a medium saucepan, heat the milk, vanilla and spices over medium heat until the mixture starts bubbling slightly, whisking constantly. Set aside and cool for a couple of minutes.
• Add a little of the warm milk to the egg yolks and whisk to temper the egg mixture. Add the rest of the milk and blend to combine.
• Return this mixture to the pan, add the brandy and stirring constantly heat for about 1 min. until frothy.
• Cover and reserve at room temperature until ready to use.
• For Crust:
• Heat oven to 325°F.
• Combine all the ingredients in a small bowl.
• Press mixture firmly into the bottom and up the side of a 9-inch springform pan.
• Bake for 10 min., then set aside to cool.
• Cover the bottom of the pan with aluminum foil to prevent water from leaking into the cake during baking.
• For Filling:
• Heat oven to 300°F.
• Fill a baking pan with about 3/4 inch of hot water. Place it on the middle rack of the oven.
• In the bowl of a stand mixer, beat the cream cheese on low speed until light and fluffy.
• Add the sugar, flour and nutmeg, and keep beating, scraping the side of the bowl with a rubber spatula.
• Add 1 cup of the reserved eggnog and blend thoroughly.
• Add eggs, 1 at a time, beating after each just until incorporated.
• Pour cream cheese mixture into the prepared crust, and bake at 300°F in the water bath for 1 hour 15 min.
• Let the cheesecake cool in the oven with the door closed for 30 min.
• Open the oven door and let cool for another 30 min.
• Refrigerate without covering for 5 hours or overnight.
• For Topping:
• Beat the whipping cream, 1/4 cup of the remaining reserved eggnog and powdered sugar in a large bowl until stiff peaks form.
• Fill a piping bag with the whipped cream and use to decorate the top of the cheesecake.

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400°.
• Grease 12 2-1/2 inch muffin cups.
• In large bowl, combine flour, baking power, sugar, nutmeg and cinnamon.
• In medium bowl, whisk eggs, milk, oil and rum.
• Pour the liquid ingredients over the dry, stirring just until mixed.
• Spoon the batter evenly into muffin cups.
• Combine the sugar, nutmeg and cinnamon.
• Evenly sprinkle over muffins.
• Bake for 20 minutes or until golden.

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• Beat pudding mix and 2 cups milk in large bowl with whisk 2 min. Add remaining milk, evaporated milk and extract; mix well.
• Refrigerate until ready to serve.

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• Mix 2 cups milk, cornstarch, and Equal in a small saucepan; heat to boiling.
• Boil for 1 minute, stirring constantly.
• Mix about half of the milk mixture into eggs; return egg mixture to remaining milk in saucepan.
• Cook over low heat until slightly thickened, stirring constantly.
• Remove from heat; stir in vanilla and cinnamon.
• Cool to room temperature; refrigerate until chilled.
• Stir 2 cups chilled milk into custard mixture; serve in small glasses.
• Sprinkle with nutmeg.
• Cook time does not include chill time.
• Makes 8 4oz.
• servings.

Steps:

• In a Dutch oven, whisk together eggs, sugar and salt. Gradually add 1 qt. of milk. Cook over low heat, stirring constantly, until a thermometer reads 160°, about 25 minutes. Pour into a large bowl; stir in vanilla, nutmeg and remaining milk. Place bowl in an ice-water bath; stir frequently until mixture is cool. If mixture separates, process in a blender until smooth. Cover and refrigerate for at least 3 hours. , When ready to serve, beat cream in a bowl on high until soft peaks form; whisk gently into cooled mixture. Pour into a chilled 5-qt. punch bowl. If desired, garnish with whipped cream and sprinkle with nutmeg.