Easy Spiked Eggnog Recipe with Rum

Name: Easy Spiked Eggnog Recipe with Rum
Total time: 8 hrs 15 mins
Ingredients: 12 eggs, separated; 3 cups white sugar, divided; 16 fluid ounces dark rum (such as Captain Morgan® Spiced Rum); 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg; 2 cups heavy whipping cream; 1 quart half-and-half

This rich and creamy spiked eggnog tastes like melted vanilla ice cream. Even if you're not an eggnog fan, this proven recipe will change your mind! It's the best and makes almost a gallon, so enjoy responsibly.

Total time8 hrs 15 mins
Prep time15 mins
Yield16

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Ingredients

12 eggs, separated
3 cups white sugar, divided
16 fluid ounces dark rum (such as Captain Morgan® Spiced Rum)
1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
2 cups heavy whipping cream
1 quart half-and-half

Instructions

Get all of your ingredients ready.
In a large bowl, combine egg yolks, 2 cups of sugar, rum, and nutmeg. Cover with plastic wrap and let it "cure" in the refrigerator for 8 hours or overnight.
Using an electric mixer, beat egg whites with the remaining 1 cup of sugar until stiff peaks form.
Gently fold in the heavy cream, followed by the egg yolk mixture. Beat in the half-and-half until everything is well combined.
Pour the eggnog into lidded jars or containers. Refrigerate and shake well before serving.

Nutrition

Calories: 445 kcal
Fat Content: 22 g
Sugar Content: 38 g
Sodium Content: 89 mg
Protein Content: 7 g
Cholesterol Content: 203 mg
Carbohydrate Content: 41 g
Saturated Fat Content: 12 g
Unsaturated Fat Content: 0 g