Eggnog (cooked)

Susan, AKA Kiwicook
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In her days as a recipe developer, Susan has created over 450 recipes. Her Dutch and New Zealander roots serve as a basis for her culinary inspiration.

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Eggnog (cooked)

It’s Christmas Day; a day of celebration and togetherness. And, yes… if you’re lucky, lots of presents, copious amounts of food and plenty of eggnog.

I’ve made eggnog previously – that one being uncooked, which was perfectly yummy. This year, however, I got tempted to try a recipe from Meredith Steele, found on Jamie Oliver’s website and rather immodestly called ‘The best eggnog in the world’. I liked the additional spices used in the recipe, though once again it was uncooked. So, I decided to cook the egg custard and I’m really glad I did as I much preferred the thicker consistency.

As per usual, whipped egg whites are added into the eggnog at the last minute. You don’t HAVE to do this if you don’t like the frothy texture – the base mixture on its own (shown in the photo above) is perfectly scrummy, let me assure you. Simply give it a good whisk before serving.

I’m happy to report that the eggnog went down very well at our Christmas brunch. Would I say it’s the ‘best eggnog in the world’? Well, I think that might be a bit of a stretch given all the great recipes out there, but I’m no eggnog connoisseur. What I can say is that it is perfectly delicious and very drinkable (a bit like a milkshake), though the boys in the family thought it could do with a bit more booze – no surprises there! Happy Christmas!

Eggnog (cooked)

Eggnog (cooked)

Embrace the warmth of the holidays with a comforting cup of homemade Eggnog. Creamy, rich, and infused with warm spices, this classic drink is sure to spread holiday cheer.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Course Drinks
Servings 8
Calories 252 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 3 cups 700ml whole milk
  • 1 cup 240ml heavy or double cream
  • 3 cinnamon sticks
  • 1 vanilla bean pod split and seeds removed
  • 1 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg plus more for garnish
  • 5 eggs separated
  • 2/3 130g cup caster (superfine) sugar
  • 3/4 cup 175ml bourbon (I used Jim Beam)

Instructions
 

  • In a saucepan, combine milk, cream, cinnamon, vanilla bean & seeds, and nutmeg. Bring to a simmer over a medium heat. Once boiling, remove from the heat and allow to steep.
  • In a large bowl or stand mixer, beat egg yolks and sugar until combined and thick ribbons form when the whisk is lifted.
  • Slowly whisk in the milk (a little at first to temper the mixture) and continue to mix until the mixture is combined and smooth. Pour the mixture back into the saucepan and heat over a moderately low heat, stirring continuously. Cook the mixture until thickened (if you have a thermometer, take it to 160°F (71°C), but no higher.* Remove from the heat immediately and stir in the bourbon. Decant into a medium mixing bowl, and set in the refrigerator to chill for up to 3 days.

To serve:

  • Beat the egg whites in a large bowl or stand mixer until soft peaks form. Gently fold into eggnog until combined. Serve immediately and garnish with freshly grated nutmeg. NB: The mixture will eventually separate; if so, simply give it a whisk.

Notes

Should your custard split, quickly transfer the mixture to a food processor or blender and blitz – it should come together again.

Nutrition

Calories: 252kcalCarbohydrates: 7gProtein: 7gFat: 16gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 0.01gCholesterol: 147mgSodium: 82mgPotassium: 210mgFiber: 1gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 738IUVitamin C: 0.2mgCalcium: 161mgIron: 1mg
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Susan, also known as the Kiwi Cook, hails from Levin, New Zealand, and has a unique Kiwi-Dutch-British heritage that influenced her culinary upbringing. As an artist, tutor, writer, and editor, Susan dedicates her weekends to creating delectable dishes. Her food philosophy embraces moderation and listening to her body's needs.

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