Eggnog Recipe

Name: Eggnog
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 4-6
Cuisine: European
Ingredients: 1.2 litres full-fat milk; 4 free-range eggs; 75g caster sugar; 150ml Bourbon, rum or brandy; 150ml double cream, whipped (optional); Freshly grated nutmeg, to serve; You Will Need:; 4-6 heatproof glasses

written by Michelle Nortje December 10, 2018

Eggnog

Serves: 4-6 Prep Time: 5 Minutes Cooking Time: 10 Minutes 10 Minutes

Nutrition facts: 200 calories 20 grams fat

Rating: 5.0/5

( 1 voted )

Ingredients

1.2 litres full-fat milk
4 free-range eggs
75g caster sugar
150ml Bourbon, rum or brandy
150ml double cream, whipped (optional)
Freshly grated nutmeg, to serve
You Will Need:
4-6 heatproof glasses

Instructions

Place the milk in a non-stick saucepan and heat to just below boiling point. Meanwhile, place the eggs and sugar in a large bowl and beat well until thoroughly combined. Pour on half the milk, stir well then return all the mixture to the pan with the rest of the warm milk.
Cook on a low heat until the mixture starts to thicken, but do not allow to boil. Add the Bourbon, rum or brandy and stir well.
Pour into heat-proof glasses and top with whipped cream. Grate over plenty of fresh nutmeg and serve immediately.

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