Eggnog
Eggnog
Non vegEggBritain and the United States

Eggnog

A rich, nutmeg dusted custard with dark rum. Christmas in a cup, small servings please.

Contains alcohol

For adults of legal drinking age where you live. Drink responsibly, and never drink and drive.

30 minTime
8 gProtein each
mildSpice
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Make it your way

Grandma's wayCooked custard, cream, dark rum, nutmeg.
The original
308kcalsame
8 gproteinsame
0 gfibresame
30minutessame

Classic eggnog.

Per serving, worked out from the ingredient table.

Ingredients

6 servings
Egg4 large eggs
Sugar80 g
Milk500 ml full cream milk
Fresh cream (thickened cream, heavy cream)200 ml cream
Dark rum120 ml dark rum, bourbon or brandy
Whole spices¼ tsp freshly grated nutmeg, plus more to dust

Method

5 steps
  1. 1Whisk the eggs and sugar in a bowl until pale and thick.
  2. 2Heat the milk and half the nutmeg until steaming, then pour slowly into the eggs, whisking all the time.
  3. 3Return to the pan and stir over low heat until it coats the back of a spoon, about 71°C.
  4. 4Strain into a jug, stir in the cream and rum, and chill for at least 2 hours.
  5. 5Stir, pour into small glasses and dust with nutmeg.
Serve it like this

Serve chilled in small glasses or teacups, dusted with nutmeg. Christmas cake or cookies alongside.

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