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Homemade Tom and Jerry Batter (Eggnog)

This recipe is a variation of a long lost recipe my mother used to make years ago. Once you have homemade batter you’ll never buy the jared stuff at the store – or commercial Egg Nog. We don’t consider this to be perfected so I encourage you to play with the spices and consistency while making it. My mother used to make this in large batches – place and refrigerate it into labeled and decorated small jars and give it as hostess gifts during the Holiday season. Note: When refrigerated the batter does separate and needs to be stirred before using.

  • 12 eggs, separated
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 pound butter, room temperature
  • 3 pounds confectioners’ sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1 teaspoon ground cloves
  • 1 teaspoon ground allspice
  • 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon

Directions:

Beat egg whites and salt until foamy in a large glass or metal mixing bowl until stiff peaks form. mix until the egg whites should form a sharp peak that holds its shape.

Beat the egg yolks to soft peaks in a separate bowl. Beat the butter and confectioners’ (powdered) sugar in a large bowl until light and fluffy. Add the egg yolks and vanilla to the butter mixture; mix. Stir in the nutmeg, cloves, allspice, cinnamon and the egg whites; beat until well blended. Batter can be frozen or kept in refrigerator for several weeks.

For one drink, fill a cup of hot water or warm milk with spiced rum or brandy and stir in 1 heaping tablespoon of batter (or more). Top with freshly grated nutmeg. This makes a great non-alcoholic treat too!

Update: For more information on the history of egg nog check out this article

  1. Homemade Tom and Jerry Batter (Eggnog) - Laura's Best Recipes (1)

    KatherineDecember 22, 2010 at 4:27 pm

    This is outstanding, and yes, it really does take 3 lbs of sugar. Unless you have a mixer with a cover, though, I’d recommend blending the butter, egg yolks, and spices, and THEN adding the powdered sugar. Otherwise it might look like a powdered sugar explosion in your kitchen (ask me how I know).
    I’ve made other variations on this – without question this is the best I’ve ever had. Thank you so much for sharing!!

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    Laura LevyDecember 16, 2010 at 9:57 pm

    Tina I’m so glad you enjoy it! It’s addicting isn’t it? Happy Holidays to you and your family too!

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    TINADecember 15, 2010 at 11:06 am

    WOW THIS STUFF IS GREAT AND IT ONLY TOOK ME ABOUT AN HOUR. EASY RECEIPE TO MANAGE. THANKS SO MUCH FOR SHARING IT ON LINE. I WOULD SUGGEST MAKING IT TO ANYONE. HAPPY HOLIDAYS TO ALL TINA

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    KathleenApril 29, 2010 at 5:27 pm

    Wow this yummy! The combination of flavors are awesome. This one is definitely a keeper. You can bet I’ll be preparing it real soon.

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    Suzanne, Paul, family, Co. and friendsDecember 5, 2009 at 7:57 am

    Tom & Jerry Mix homemade, food, parties, drinks and snacks.
    Get together, friends, family and co-workers. Enjoy Holidays!
    Egg nog, Cider and Slush all good for Christmas-New Year too!

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    ScottDecember 23, 2008 at 8:35 pm

    Thanks for the recipe. I just made a full batch tonight and my wife and I agree that it is much better than the store-bought version! We will be bringing plenty to share with family this Christmas! Merry Christmas!

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    ToddDecember 21, 2008 at 11:29 pm

    Thank you for posting this recipe!! My Grandpa made a version of Tom & Jerry every year and since his passing our family has missed it. I made it yesterday and I think this is perfect. I will make it our tradition for the years to come! Have a wonderful Christmas and New Year.

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    ldlevyDecember 13, 2008 at 8:41 pm

    Hi Eileen… I’m so glad you liked it! I am going to make some this next week to have on hand for the holidays… so good! Merry Christmas!

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    EileenDecember 13, 2008 at 7:37 pm

    We just made your Tom & Jerry Mix FANTASTIC !!! We divided this in half since it is just me & my hubby.We weren’t quite sure if we’d like it and we didn’t have cloves. DARN IT !! Should have made the whole batch. THANKS! Very tasty !!!

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Homemade Tom and Jerry Batter (Eggnog) - Laura's Best Recipes (2024)

FAQs

What's the difference between eggnog and Tom and Jerry batter? ›

Eggnog, on the other hand, is cold and already mixed and ready to drink; it's also not inherently an alcoholic beverage. However, the Tom & Jerry is a fantastic alternative to eggnog, and many drinkers prefer it because it is more of a warm milk punch and has less of an eggy flavor.

What is Tom and Jerry batter made of? ›

How to Make Tom & Jerry Batter. Separate 3 egg yolks and whites and set aside. In a nonreactive bowl, whip the egg whites with 1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar until stiff peaks form. In a separate bowl, beat the yolks with 1 cup of sugar, 1/2 ounce Jamaican dark rum and 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract.

What's the difference between eggnog and advocaat drinks? ›

Advocaat (pronounced ad-vuh-cah) is a traditional Dutch custard made of egg yolks and brandy. Sometimes referred to as Dutch eggnog, advocaat is similar in flavor but richer and thicker than the eggnog you might be used to. It is so thick that you can—in fact, must—eat it with a spoon.

What is the ratio for Tom and Jerry? ›

Making The Drinks

Gently heat milk in a saucepan. Warm your mug by rinsing it with very hot water. To each cup add 1 heaping tablespoon of Tom And Jerry batter, 1 oz of rum and 4 oz of hot milk (hot water can be substituted). Stir until foamy.

What is British equivalent to eggnog? ›

Posset, a curdled beverage of milk and either wine or ale, was a popular beverage in Britain that may have been a precursor to eggnog. Some monks would add eggs and figs to posset.

What do British people call eggnog? ›

Advocaat + Eggnog = Advonog The British call it Advocaat, the Americans called it Eggnog, put together we get Advonog. Turns out whatever side of the pond you're from, both are wrong. It's a Dutch alcoholic beverage made from eggs, sugar and brandy and they call it Advocatenborrel.

Does Tom and Jerry batter expire? ›

Store the Tom and Jerry batter in an airtight container in the refrigerator for about a week. If you go ahead and mix in alcohol (such as rum or brandy), it will keep for a bit longer. You can freeze the Tom and Jerry mix for up to two months.

What cheese is Tom and Jerry in real? ›

In Tom and Jerry they used Yellow Cheese, its a Emmental is a yellow, medium-hard Swiss cheese, It has a savory but mild taste. Emmentaler or Emmental is a yellow, medium-hard cheese that originated in the area around Emmental, Switzerland.

What is the very best alcohol to put 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.

Is brandy or rum better in eggnog? ›

Brandy: Makes the Most Traditional Eggnog

For the most traditional holiday experience, reach for brandy (specifically, Cognac) to spike your 'nog.

Does Aldi sell eggnog? ›

PHOENIX – With fall and winter holidays on the horizon, Shamrock Farms added to its lineup of eggnogs, debuting its Vanilla Spice Eggnog exclusively at ALDI. The national dairy brand shared that its new beverage contains a blend of spices, vanilla, cream and milk.

Is Tom and Jerry's mix the same as eggnog? ›

It is a variant of eggnog with brandy and rum added and served hot, usually in a mug or a bowl.

Why is there no more Tom and Jerry? ›

The studio found that re-releases of older cartoons were earning as much as new ones, resulting in the executive decision to cease production on Tom and Jerry and later the animation studio on May 15, 1957. The final cartoon produced by Hanna and Barbera, Tot Watchers, was released on August 1, 1958.

What brand is Tom and Jerry's mix? ›

During the past 73 years more than 20 million quarts of Flaherty's Tom & Jerry Batter have been manufactured and sold. Billy Flaherty's idea has come a long way from selling his homemade recipe from the back of a beat-up old station wagon.

Why is eggnog called Tom and Jerry? ›

Created in the early 1800s, it is a twist on the traditional eggnog, served with brandy and rum, and served hot. Some say it was created by British journalist Pierce Egan, but there are also numerous accounts that Professor Jerry Thomas invented it, and named it after himself and his two pet mice, Tom and Jerry.

What drink is similar to eggnog? ›

Typically made around Christmastime, the Tom and Jerry is a classic co*cktail that looks and tastes a lot like eggnog. Its exact origins are unclear, but there's evidence to suggest that the Cognac and rum-spiked drink's roots date back to England in the 19th century.

What is the difference between nog and eggnog? ›

There's holiday nog made with milk and eggs but can't be called eggnog because of added booze, for example. Same goes for nog made of dairy alternatives, like almond or soy milk. But straight up milk and cream with no eggs—well, that's considered to be poor cousin of the real deal.

Is eggnog the same as a snowball? ›

To complete the famous drink you add cold lemonade, lime juice or lime cordial to the Advocaat and include ice and a maraschino cherry as a garnish. Advocaat is not to be confused with Eggnog, another popular Christmas drink which has milk, cream and rum in it (as well as the eggs and sugar).

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