Make my recipe: Festive peppermint eggnog
Hi everyone!
Seeing as it is almost Christmas, I thought i'd share with you my favourite yule-time drink, eggnog! This is a classic eggnog recipe with a twist: meet peppermint flavoured eggnog! Home made eggnog is far tastier than store bought ones, and you can tailor it to your liking!
PEPPERMINT EGGNOG
Serves: 4 / Difficulty: easy cheesy / Ready in: 10 minutes
Ingredients:
- 3 eggs
- 1/3 cup caster sugar
- 2 1/2 cups milk
- 1 1/2 cup thickened cream
- 1 tsp ground nutmeg, plus extra to serve
- 1 tsp of peppermint oil
- candy cane (optional)
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/4 cup brandy (optional)
Method:
1. Separate the eggs, placing the yolks in one bowl and the whites in another. Cover the whites and put in refrigerator.
2. Combine the yolks and the sugar in a medium mixing bowl. Whisk with a mixer until the mixture is smooth and creamy, and it has lightened to a lemon-yellow color.
3. Pour the milk, cream, and liquor (if using) into the bowl with the egg mixture and whisk until combined. Add the peppermint oil and whisk again, while adding the nutmeg and cinnamon.
4. Cover the bowl and place in the refrigerator until chilled - leave it in for at least an hour.
5. When ready to serve (eggnog must be served immediately, as it contains raw egg), whisk the egg whites on high speed until they form stiff peaks.
6. Fold whites into eggnog mixture.
7. Serve eggnog immediately in mugs or glasses, dust with nutmeg and add candy cane!
Enjoy!
Recipe Notes
Contains Raw Eggs: This recipe contains raw eggs. Use very fresh, organic eggs if at all possible. Consuming raw or undercooked eggs can increase your risk for certain food-borne illnesses, especially if you have a medical condition.
Cooked Eggnog: If you'd prefer to cook your eggnog, follow these instructions. Warm the milk and cream in a saucepan over medium heat until just starting to bubble around the edges. Meanwhile whisk the egg yolks together in a separate bowl. Slowly whisk the warm milk into the eggs, then return the mixture to medium heat and continue to cook, stirring gently, until thickened to your eggnog liking. Serve immediately or chill for up to 3 days before serving. For extra thickness, whip 1 cup of whipping cream and fold into the eggnog before serving.
matterofthyme xx
This post was written by Dawn