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Eggnog

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Preparation, uses, and tips

Traditionally, eggnog was made a month before Christmas and allowed to age. However, given the salmonella risk associated with consuming raw eggs, the preparation of eggnog has been updated.

Eggnog should be served cold—it should not sit at room temperature.

Replace raw eggs with either a pasteurised egg substitute or with eggs that have been pre-pasteurised. You can pasteurize eggs at home by heating them until they adhere to the surface of a spoon (slowly heat the eggs to 160°F, or 71°C). In some eggnog recipes, the entire batch is cooked to destroy bacteria.

In preparing eggless nog, French vanilla pudding makes a good egg substitute. If you’d like to make dairy-free eggnog, replace the milk with fresh or tinned coconut milk.

Buying and storing tips

Set the jug of eggnog in a bed of ice to keep it at a safe temperature at the table. Never let eggnog sit unrefrigerated for longer than two hours.

Varieties

There are dozens of ways to make eggnog—there are even recipes for eggless eggnog. Most recipes start with the basic ingredients:

  • Eggs.

  • Cream or milk, or a combination of the two.

  • Sugar or another sweetener.

  • Nutmeg, cinnamon, or vanilla flavouring.

  • If you’re including alcohol, brandy, rum, whiskey, cognac, or perhaps hazelnut liqueur.

Nutrition Highlights

Eggnog, 1 cup (254g)
Calories: 342
Protein: 9.7g
Carbohydrate: 34g
Total Fat: 19g
Fiber: 0.0g
*Excellent source of: Calcium (330mg)
*Good source of: Magnesium (47mg), Potassium (420mg), and Vitamin A (894 IU)

*Foods that are an “excellent source” of a particular nutrient provide 20% or more of the Recommended Daily Value, based upon United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) guidelines. Foods that are a “good source” of a particular nutrient provide between 10 and 20% of the USDA Recommended Daily Value. Nutritional information and daily nutritional guidelines may vary in different countries. Please consult the appropriate organization in your country for specific nutritional values and the recommended daily guidelines.