Christmas Eggnog
Ingredients:
3 egg yolks
75g golden caster sugar
800ml whole milk
1tsp vanilla extract or 1 vanilla pod, split and seeds scraped
2 cinnamon sticks, plus extra to serve
150ml rum, brandy or whisky
200ml (1/3 pint) whipping cream
Pinch of ground cinnamon or freshly grated nutmeg, to serve
Instructions:
- Whisk together the egg yolks and sugar in a bowl until well combined. Pour the milk into a saucepan, add the vanilla pod or extract and cinnamon sticks, place over a medium low heat and bring just to the boil.
- Pour the hot milk over the egg and sugar mix and whisk well. Pour back into the cleaned out pan, place over a low medium heat and stir constantly until thickened slightly.
- Remove from the heat and stir in the rum, brandy or whisky, set aside to cool for approximately 20-25 minutes and then chill for at least 3 hours.
- Once cool, whisk the cream and fold into the mixture.
- Fill 6-8 glasses with ice and pour over the eggnog. Sprinkle with a little ground cinnamon or a grating of fresh nutmeg and decorate each glass with a cinnamon stick.
Tips:
- For a boozier eggnog, add extra shot of rum, whisky or brandy.
- You can use semi-skimmed milk but the drink won't be as rich.
- Sprinkle of cinnamon or grated chocolate work too!