Eggnog recipe

A spirited drink for a cheery Christmas

Ingredients

3 cups whole milk

7 large eggs

1 cup sugar

2 cups heavy cream

1/3 cup bourbon

1/3 cup Cognac or other brandy

1 teaspoon vanilla essence

Grated nutmeg

Method

Bring milk just to a boil in a heavy saucepan. Whisk together eggs and sugar in a large bowl, then add hot milk in a slow stream, whisking. Pour mixture into saucepan and cook over moderately low heat, stirring constantly with a wooden spoon for 6 to 7 minutes.

Pour custard through a fine-mesh sieve into cleaned large bowl and stir in cream, bourbon, brandy, and vanilla. Cool completely, uncovered, then chill, covered, until cold, at least 3 hours and up to 24. Garnish with grated nutmeg.

Recipe courtesy of Epicurious.com

Make a tradtional South African trifle too.

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