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Eggnog

Let's kick off the festive season properly with a glass of silky, custardy eggnog.
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time20 minutes
Course: Drinks
Servings: 4 -6 serves
Author: Andrea

Ingredients

  • 6 egg yolks
  • ½ c castor sugar
  • 500 mL milk
  • 250 mL heavy cream
  • 2 cinnamon sticks
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 75 mL spiced rum
  • 75 mL bourbon
  • Freshly grated nutmeg to serve

Instructions

  • In a bowl, whisk together egg yolks and sugar until creamy.
  • In a saucepan over medium heat, add milk, cream, cinnamon sticks and vanilla. Warm until it starts to steam (around 55ºC) - don't allow to simmer or boil.
  • Add around a cup of milk slowly into the yolks and whisk to temper. Pour the whole mixture back into the saucepan.
  • Cook the eggnog on a medium to low heat until is slightly thickened (I cooked until about 70ºC). It is ready when it coats the back of a spoon.
  • Strain into a jug and place into the fridge to cool completely. Then stir in your rum and bourbon.
  • To serve, divide among cups and top with freshly grated nutmeg.