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