BeginnerIngredients
12 eggs, split into whites and yolks
4 C heavy cream
2 C whole milk, plus extra if needed
½ C dark rum
1 Tbsp vanilla extract
1 Tbsp ground nutmeg
¼ tsp salt
1 C sugar
Overview
Equipment
- Mixing bowl outfitted with whisk
- Sous vide circulator
- Sous vide pouches
Timing
Prepping time: 20 minutes / Cooking time: 20 minutes
Servings
6
Directions
- In a mixing bowl, combine egg yolks and sugar and whisk until fully mixed. Add heavy cream, 2 cups milk, rum, vanilla, and nutmeg and blend together well. Chill for 20-30 minutes.
- Whip the egg whites and salt together in a separate bowl until stiff peaks form. Then combine with the yolk mixture and mix well. Pour into a sous vide pouch, seal, and cook at 161°F (72°C) for 20 minutes.
- Adjust thickness with milk until you’ve reached your desired consistency. Store in the fridge, blending well before serving. Serve the sous vide egg nog cold and garnish with a sprinkle of nutmeg, cinnamon, or brown sugar, to taste.
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