Mom's Best Spiced Eggnog
Description
A traditional eggnog is spiced with cinnamon, nutmeg, and allspice for an upgrade on everyone's favorite holiday drink.
Ingredients
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1 cup white sugar
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3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon, divided
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1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
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1 pinch ground allspice
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3 eggs, separated
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2 cups milk
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1 cup half-and-half
Directions
1
Combine sugar, 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon, nutmeg, and allspice in a bowl.
2
Whip egg whites with an electric mixer on high speed until soft peaks form. Reduce speed to medium and beat, gradually adding 1/2 of sugar mixture, until stiff peaks form.
3
Beat egg yolks in a separate bowl until thick and lemon colored. Mix remaining sugar mixture into the yolks. Fold yolk mixture into the egg whites. Add milk and half-and-half; combine gently. Garnish with remaining cinnamon.