This simple eggnog recipe uses brandy to enhance the rich custard flavour of this traditional Christmas cocktail, but you could also use Irish cream.
Eggnog
This alcoholic Christmas punch will get your festive season off to the right start. Drink and be merry!
- 25 mins cooking
- Serves 8
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Ingredients
Eggnog
- 4 eggs, separated
- 1/3 cup (75g) caster sugar
- 2 cup (500ml) hot milk
- 1/2 cup (125ml) brandy
- 1/2 cup (125ml) thickened cream
Method
- 1Place egg yolks, sugar and milk in large heatproof bowl over a saucepan of simmering water (don't allow water to touch base of bowl). Whisk about 15 minutes or until mixture lightly coats the back of a metal spoon. Remove from heat, stir in brandy, cover; refrigerate 1 hour.
- 2Beat cream in small bowl until soft peaks form; fold into liqueur mixture.
- 3Beat egg whites in small bowl with electric mixer until soft peaks form; gently fold into liqueur mixture, in two batches.
