Eggnog

Step by step

1. 1

   Wash eggs very thoroughly and use only fresh eggs.

2. 2

   Separate yolks from whites.

3. 3

   Slit vanilla bean lengthwise, scrape out seeds.

4. 4

   Cream egg yolks with powdered sugar and vanilla in a bowl.

5. 5

   Slowly stir in milk and cream.

6. 6

   Warm over a water bath at medium heat to max 70°C while stirring constantly.

7. 7

   Take off the heat and stir in rum.

8. 8

   Bottle into sterilized bottles, keeps about 2 weeks chilled.