Eggnog icecream - Eat Well Recipe - NZ Herald (2024)

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Makes:

2 litres

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Will Eaglesfield

Chef and Restauranteur

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Allow 24 hours to make this rich boozy homemade icecream goodness! You can make this several days or weeks in advance of when you wish to serve it. Let it sit out at room temperature for 5 minutes to soften slightly before serving to make scooping easier.

Ingredients

500 mlCream (Main)
500 mlMilk
1Vanilla pod
1 quillCinnamon
½ tspGrated nutmeg
5Egg yolks (Main)
200 gSugar
50 mlRum

Directions

  1. Measure the cream and milk into a large saucepan.
  2. Split the vanilla pod lengthways and scrape the seeds out into the milk mix.
  3. Add the cinnamon quill and nutmeg and bring to a simmer. Don't let it boil over! Then remove the pan from the heat and allow to cool and infuse for at least 30 minutes
  4. Bring the milk mix back up to a simmer. While the mix is heating, whisk together the yolks and sugar until pale and creamy.
  5. Once the mix is hot, whisk a third of it into the yolks and sugar to dissolve them, then stir that back into the pan of milk mix.
  6. Cook over a low heat, stirring constantly, for 3 minutes to thicken slightly and form a custard. Immediately pour out into a large mixing bowl (or other wide, shallow container) to cool.
  7. Once cool enough to touch, stir in the rum.
  8. From here you then have 3 options depending on what equipment you have at your disposal:
  • I'm the proud owner of an icecream machine!Pour the custard mix into the freezing bowl and follow the manufacturer's instructions.
  • I have an electric planetary mixer/food processor!Freeze the custard overnight. The following day, allow to thaw slightly until you can break it up into chunks. Beat the hell out of it with the paddle attachment/process at maximum speed for about 2 minutes. This should break the ice crystals down to a sufficiently small size that the texture is smooth, rather than gritty. If the first round of processing doesn't do it, return the mix to the freezer for an hour to bring the temperature back down, then repeat. Once you have a smooth texture, transfer to a sealed container and freeze to set.
  • I have a fork!This is how icecream was made back when men were men and beer was mead. It's not difficult; you just have to be around for an afternoon and evening. Put the custard in a big bowl into the freezer. After 2 hours, stir vigorously with the fork, scraping ice crystals from the edges into the middle. Repeat hourly after this, the aim being to always break down the ice crystals as small as possible. Once you reach the "soft-set" stage, where the mix holds its shape but isn't solid, pour into a sealed container and freeze to set.

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FAQs

What company makes eggnog ice cream? ›

Eggnog | Blue Bell Ice Cream.

What is eggnog ice cream made of? ›

Mix eggnog, heavy cream, condensed milk, and vanilla in a large bowl. Pour the mixture into an ice cream maker and freeze according to manufacturer's directions until it reaches "soft-serve" consistency.

Does Blue Bell make eggnog ice cream? ›

Calling all eggnog fans! Make spirits bright with this rich, creamy milkshake featuring Blue Bell Eggnog Ice Cream. This revamped holiday classic will soon become a must-have dessert!

What is eggnog made of? ›

Eggnog is traditionally made with eggs, egg yolk, sugar, milk, heavy cream and vanilla extract. It's often spiked with brandy, rum or other liquor, and topped with freshly grated nutmeg and/or cinnamon sticks.

Why do they stop selling eggnog? ›

Most plants keep producing eggnog through New Year's, and start dumping their unsold product in January. Although associated with the holidays, eggnog doesn't need to be seasonal. Dairy plants could produce small batches of eggnog off-season for hard-core nogheads, but they don't because it's not cost-effective.

What is the black owned eggnog? ›

Black-Owned 'Uncle Nearest' Whiskey Partners With Top-Selling Ice Cream Brand 'Jeni's' To Produce Boozy Egg Nog Flavor. The partnership is one of the first of its kind, and is poised to rake in big bucks during the holiday season.

What is the main alcohol in eggnog? ›

Eggnog is typically made with rum, brandy or bourbon, and Brown likes to start with a combination of dark rum and cognac. But there's no need to go premium; he recommends using an affordable, high-proof VS cognac. The higher alcohol level will cut through the sweetness of the rest of the ingredients.

What did eggnog used to be called? ›

"While culinary historians debate its exact lineage, most agree eggnog originated from the early medieval" British drink called posset, which was made with hot milk that was curdled with wine or ale and flavored with spices. In the Middle Ages, posset was used as a cold and flu remedy.

Why did Walmart stop selling Blue Bell ice cream? ›

The halt on the sale came a day after Blue Bell suspended operations at its Broken Arrow, Okla., production facility connected to a foodborne illness linked to the deaths of three people. In a company statement, Blue Bell officials said the measure was taken out of “an abundance of caution.”

Who makes Costco eggnog? ›

The Kirkland Signature beverage uses real cream and French vanilla for a smooth, rich flavor a mix of whiskey, spiced rum, and brandy for a real kick of holiday spirit.

When did Blue Bell stop making ice cream? ›

In 2015, Blue Bell issued a series of recalls (see below for more on this) that eventually shut down production and led to all of its products being recalled on April 20, culminating in job cuts and furloughs (as well as the reduction of its 23-state sales territory) resulting from the shutdown the following May.

Why is eggnog so expensive? ›

First off, homemade eggnog gets its thickness and flavor from real eggs, but compared to other ingredients in commercial eggnog, eggs are expensive.

Why is eggnog good for you? ›

“While eggnog is not necessarily a 'health food', there are nutritional benefits coming from milk and cream, which contain protein and essential vitamins including calcium, and vitamins A, D, E and K,” Ariel Rasabi Cohn, MS, RD, LDN, founder of Whole Health Nutrition, LLC, told Health.

Can you eat raw eggs in eggnog? ›

If a recipe calls for folding raw, beaten egg whites into the eggnog, use pasteurized eggs. It has not been proven that raw egg whites are free of Salmonella bacteria. If you purchase eggnog from your local grocery store, the eggnog has been prepared with pasteurized eggs. You do not need to cook it.

What ice cream company makes rum Raisin Ice Cream? ›

Rum Raisin Ice Cream | Häagen-Dazs®

Does Borden make eggnog? ›

Not just for the holidays, Borden EggNog is a versatile ingredient that adds a rich moistness to recipes and a unique flavor to mixed drinks. And with our new reclosable cap it's now more convenient than ever to celebrate every day!

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