Aunt Grace's Eggnog

Ingredients

8 cups 2% Milk, divided

6 large eggs

1 cup plus 2 tablespoons sugar, divided

1/2 cup rum

1/2 cup brandy

1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg

3 cups heavy whipping cream

Cinnamon sticks and additional ground nutmeg, optional

Directions

In a large saucepan, heat 4 cups milk until bubbles form around sides of pan. Meanwhile, in a large bowl, whisk eggs and 1 cup sugar until blended. Slowly stir in hot milk; return all to saucepan.

Cook over medium-low heat until slightly thickened and a thermometer reads at least 160°, 6-8 minutes, stirring constantly (do not allow to boil). Immediately transfer to a large bowl.

Stir in rum, brandy, nutmeg and remaining milk. Refrigerate, covered, several hours or until cold.

In a large bowl, beat cream until it begins to thicken. Add remaining sugar; beat until soft peaks form. Fold into egg mixture. (Mixture may separate; stir before serving.) If desired, serve with cinnamon sticks and additional nutmeg.

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