Eggnog Ice Cream

Vegetarian
Health score
8%
Eggnog Ice Cream
625 min.
2
894kcal

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Indulge in the creamy, rich delight of homemade Eggnog Ice Cream, a perfect treat for the holiday season or any special occasion. This vegetarian dessert combines the classic flavors of eggnog with the smooth, velvety texture of ice cream, making it a luxurious addition to your dessert repertoire. With a delightful blend of bourbon, freshly grated nutmeg, and the richness of heavy cream, each spoonful transports you to a winter wonderland.

Crafting this delectable ice cream is a rewarding experience that allows you to impress your friends and family with your culinary skills. The process begins with whipping egg yolks and sugar to a light, airy consistency, which forms the base of this delightful treat. The warm infusion of milk and cream, combined with the aromatic nutmeg, creates a comforting flavor profile that is both nostalgic and indulgent.

Whether you choose to serve it as a soft-serve straight from the ice cream maker or let it firm up in the freezer for a more traditional scoop, this Eggnog Ice Cream is sure to be a crowd-pleaser. With a total preparation time of just over 10 hours, including chilling, the wait is well worth it for the creamy, dreamy dessert that awaits. Treat yourself and your loved ones to this festive delight that captures the essence of the holiday spirit in every bite!

Ingredients

  • ounces bourbon 
  •  egg yolk 
  • cup cup heavy whipping cream 
  • teaspoon nutmeg freshly grated
  • 0.3 cup sugar 
  • pint milk whole

Equipment

  • bowl
  • sauce pan
  • mixing bowl
  • pot
  • stand mixer
  • ice cream machine

Directions

  1. Watch how to make this recipe.
  2. In the bowl of a stand mixer, beat together the egg yolks and sugar until the yolks lighten in color and the sugar is completely dissolved. Set aside.
  3. In a medium saucepan, over high heat, combine the milk, heavy cream and nutmeg and bring just to a boil, stirring occasionally.
  4. Remove from the heat and gradually temper the hot mixture into the egg and sugar mixture. Then return everything to the pot and cook until the mixture reaches 160 degrees F.
  5. Remove from the heat, stir in the bourbon, pour into a medium mixing bowl, and set in the refrigerator. Chill the mixture in the refrigerator until it reaches a temperature of 40 degrees F, approximately 4 to 6 hours.
  6. Once chilled, process in an ice cream maker according to the manufacturer's instructions.
  7. Serve as is for soft-serve, or place in an airtight container and put in the freezer for 2 to 4 hours for traditional ice cream.

Nutrition Facts

Calories894kcal
Protein8.35%
Fat67.25%
Carbs24.4%

Properties

Glycemic Index
96.55
Glycemic Load
27.67
Inflammation Score
-8
Nutrition Score
19.398260860339%

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:894.29kcal
44.71%
Fat:60.54g
93.14%
Saturated Fat:35.47g
221.67%
Carbohydrates:49.41g
16.47%
Net Carbohydrates:49.21g
17.89%
Sugar:48.61g
54.01%
Cholesterol:551.66mg
183.89%
Sodium:140.23mg
6.1%
Alcohol:14.2g
100%
Alcohol %:3.84%
100%
Protein:16.92g
33.84%
Vitamin A:2652.71IU
53.05%
Phosphorus:452.2mg
45.22%
Vitamin B2:0.75mg
44.05%
Vitamin D:6.45µg
43%
Calcium:418.16mg
41.82%
Selenium:28.44µg
40.63%
Vitamin B12:2.17µg
36.17%
Vitamin B5:2.26mg
22.62%
Vitamin B6:0.31mg
15.7%
Vitamin B1:0.23mg
15.04%
Potassium:512.19mg
14.63%
Folate:58.08µg
14.52%
Vitamin E:2.14mg
14.28%
Zinc:2.13mg
14.17%
Magnesium:40.35mg
10.09%
Iron:1.17mg
6.48%
Vitamin K:4.77µg
4.54%
Manganese:0.07mg
3.42%
Copper:0.06mg
3.24%
Vitamin B3:0.35mg
1.76%