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Eggnog Twice

Nothing says ‘It’s Christmas’ quite like eggnog.  The quintessential holiday drink begins showing up in carton form in grocery stores even before Thanksgiving nowadays. And while it’s easy to just pick up a carton of it, it’s also easy to make in the SousVide Supreme or Demi.  And you don’t even have to stir it! Here’s a quick recipe for a fantastic Easy Eggnog (which you can spike with a cup or more of bourbon and/or brandy or not at your pleasure) that’s made right in the cooking pouch.  It’s just one of the scrumptious recipes from the Sous Vide Holiday … Read More

Easy Eggnog

Makes about 12 servings On the 8th Day of Christmas my true love gave to me 8 Maids a Milking, or at least enough cream to make this delicious sous vide egg nog. Yum! INGREDIENTS 12 large fresh eggs 1 quart/1 liter whole milk 1 cup/200 grams superfine or powdered sugar, divided use 2 cups/500 ml heavy cream – divided use 1 tablespoon/15 ml pure vanilla extract 1 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg 1 pinch kosher salt 1 cup/250 ml bourbon whiskey, chilled (or more to your liking) 1 cup/250 ml brandy, chilled Freshly grated nutmeg, for garnish   INGREDIENTS Preheat … Read More

Eggnog Crème Brulee

Time: 1 ½ hours Temperature:  195F/ 90.5C Serves: 6 to 8 INGREDIENTS 2 cups (470 ml) commercially prepared eggnog 4 egg yolks 1/4 cup (57 g) white sugar 1/3 cup (83 g) mascarpone cheese, softened ¼ teaspoon (1.25 ml) ground nutmeg ¼ teaspoon (1.25 ml) ground cinnamon 1 teaspoon (5 ml) pure vanilla extract 3 tablespoons (45 ml) granulated or brown sugar (for finishing)   INSTRUCTIONS Raise the perforated bottom grill by placing it atop a non-rusting roasting rack.  Fill the ramekins you will use to cook your custard with water and position them on the perforated grill. Fill the … Read More