Boiled Custard
1 qt. whole milk
4 eggs
6 tbsp. sugar
1 tsp. vanilla
Heat the milk until just below the boiling point.
Beat eggs and sugar in a bowl.
Pour scalding milk over this mixture and stir quickly and thoroughly.
Return at once to a double boiler (cook over hot water) and cook until slightly thickened.
Cool by placing over cold water. Add vanilla when cold.
HINT: Should the custard curdle, remove from heat. Beat steadily and strain through a sieve.
Egg Nog
Same as above, but add bourbon or rum, to taste.
Spice it up with nutmeg and cinnamon.
<strong>Of course you can always get creative and add one or more stir-ins:</strong>
Chocolate curls
Maraschino cherries
Cinnamon sticks
Orange slices
Extracts or flavorings
Peppermint sticks or candy canes
Flavored brandy
Plain brandy, rum or whiskey
Fruit juice or nectar
Sherbet or ice cream
Ground nutmeg
Whipping cream, whipped



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