I have added scotch and other whiskeys to store bought egg nog but can't keep it from curdling. What can I do to prevent this?
Thank you in advance.
2006-12-30 19:21:12 · 7 answers · asked by Shawn E 1 in Food & Drink ➔ Beer, Wine & Spirits
6 large eggs, plus 2 yolks
1/2 cup, plus 2 tablespoons sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt
4 cups whole milk
1/2 cup brandy, bourbon, or dark rum
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon grated nutmeg, plus extra for garnish
1/2 cup heavy cream, whipped to soft peaks
1. Off heat, whisk eggs, yolks, sugar, and salt in heavy 3- or 4-quart saucepan. Stir in milk, 1/2 cup at a time, blending well after each addition. Heat slowly over lowest possible flame, stirring constantly, until custard registers 160 degrees on instant read thermometer, thickens, and coats the back of a spoon, 25 to 30 minutes.
2. Pour custard through sieve into large bowl; stir in liquor, vanilla, and grated nutmeg. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate until well chilled, at least 3 hours and up to 3 days.
3. Just before serving, whip cream in medium bowl to very soft peaks and gently fold into custard mixture until incorporated. Serve in chilled punch bowl or cups, garnishing with optional grated nutmeg.
just change your ingredients but do the same thing !!! happy new year!!!
2006-12-30 19:25:55 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well if your just wanting a simple quick drink. Make sure both the egg nog and alcohol is cool. Put your whiskey, I use brandy, in the freezer. When the alcohol is warm, and mixes with the cold egg nog, it causes curdling. Thus why alcohol should be nice and cold. Ice too will help. :)
2006-12-30 19:36:02 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Just had this problem and solved it almost effortlessly. You can use any kind of alcohol you want. Just run the curdled stuff through a strainer and voila, lump free egg nog!!! Enjoy!!!
2006-12-31 11:53:14 · answer #3 · answered by Laura O. 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Good evening Start with a full flavored rum such as Appleton Estate, pour a shot into a festive Christmas glass, add eggnog, stir to distribute the rum evenly, top off with a light grate of fresh nutmeg. Regards
2016-05-22 23:09:32 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I've never had it curdle when alcohol was added. If you are using a spirit with citrus it may be the problem.
2006-12-30 19:32:18 · answer #5 · answered by missmoon_1953 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I usually use spiced rum.. i shake mine over ice(makes it frothy)..it never sits long enough to separate and curdle
2006-12-30 19:37:31 · answer #6 · answered by SIMON N 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes it's called rum mmmm!!!!!! good stuff
2006-12-30 19:26:31 · answer #7 · answered by shy 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋