Traditional eggnog is, essentially, a drinkable custard with raw eggs.
But making a big batch of eggnog isnt a quick endeavor.
Some recipes require a good deal of whipped eggs, and others involve tempering the custard with hot milk.
While it tasted good, and was extremely alcoholic, I never made it again.
Simply put, it was a pain in the ass.
Unless youre going full, raw-egg cocktailwhich doesnt batch very wellyou have to do a lot of whipping.
Ice-cream eggnog is the answer (even for vegans)
That’s right: ice cream.
You probably already have a brand you love.
The hard work is done for you; all you have to do is personalize it.
I saw this hack onSara Moultons Instagram.
If you dont know her, Saras an OG celebrity chef.
Moulton suggests letting your ice cream melt in the fridge overnight.
Since I like this hack because of its potential to be fast, I melted mine in the microwave.
Take the caps off your freezer-fresh pints of ice cream and remove the plastic seal, if any.
Then I scooped the ice cream out into a glass measuring cup.
Add ground spices like cinnamon, nutmeg, clove, cardamom, or allspice and stir them in.
If any of the spices clump, use an immersion blender to give it a quick blend.
Stir in your choice of brown liquor, like whiskey, rum, brandy, or bourbon.
Saras recipe suggests two ounces of alcohol per pint of ice cream.
This is perfect if you just like the barest reminder that youre drinking alcohol.
This hack is also great if you cant find a dairy-free or vegan eggnog in the store.
Use the same microwaving method and proceed from there.
This recipe makes four servings, and can be doubled or tripled for larger batches.
Take the top of the carton off and remove any liner.
Scoop the ice cream out into a microwave-safe bowl or measuring cup.
Microwave the ice cream in 20-second bursts, stirring and breaking up the ice cream in between.
Continue doing this until youre happy with the serving temperature.
Stir in the alcohol of choice.
Add any combination of spices you like for a combined measurement of half a teaspoon.
If needed, use an immersion blender to break up any spice clusters.
Serve and be merry.
