When I was a kid my parents would get a couple cartons at a time, which they still had to ration, because I, like my 5 siblings, could easily drink a carton apiece. These days I make my own eggnog, and sadly must submit again to rationing, self-imposed this time, for the sake of my not-so-girlish-anymore figure. A reader suggested that eggnog would make a good ice cream, and once that idea lodged in my brain it never let go until the ice cream was made. Three cheers for all things eggnog!
Turning Eggnog Into Ice Cream
This recipe is similar to the eggnog recipe, but with a couple more egg yolks, and a slightly different milk to cream ratio. And then, of course, churned into ice cream. You could probably easily use already prepared eggnog, even the store-bought stuff. But if you’ve happened to spike it to the point of tasting the alcohol, it won’t churn into ice cream because the alcohol won’t freeze.
Best Mix-Ins for Eggnog Ice Cream
Want to make an extra-special batch of eggnog ice cream? Consider adding one of these mix-ins to the ice cream at the end of churning.
A drizzle of caramel (also try this date caramel) Toasted nuts (or maybe candied nuts?) Crumbled gingersnap cookies or gingerbread cake Chopped chocolate or chocolate chips
Can’t Get Enough Eggnog?
Classic Holiday Eggnog Eggnog French Toast Eggnog Pound Cake Coquito (Puerto Rican Coconut Eggnog)
Lower the heat to warm, cover, and let spices steep for at least a half hour. Pick out the whole cloves and discard. Scrape the warmed egg yolks back into the saucepan. The second the mixture thickens enough to coat the back of a spoon, it should be removed from heat immediately, and poured through the sieve over the ice bath to stop the cooking (see the next step). If the custard base doesn’t coat the back of the spoon, it’s not ready. The custard coats the back of the spoon. Note that the ice cream will be quite soft coming out of the ice cream maker. It will continue to harden in your freezer. If stored for more than a day, you may need to let it sit for a few minutes to soften before attempting to scoop it. How to make ice cream without a machine - tips by David Lebovitz
