Although this is not your grandmother's ordinary eggnog recipe, it is equally warm, rich and festive. The rum extract adds the familiar flavour, and you can omit the alcohol for a kid-friendly version. For an extra-indulgent twist, grate dark chocolate over the foamy top.
- Portion size 3 servings
- Credits : Canadian Living Magazine: December 2012
Ingredients
Method
In small saucepan, heat milk over medium-high heat until steaming and bubbles form around edge.Meanwhile, in bowl, whisk egg yolks with sugar until pale. Whisk in about half of the milk in thin steady stream; stir back into pan. Cook, stirring occasionally, until thickened enough to lightly coat back of spoon, about 3 minutes. Stir in vanilla and rum extract. Stir in bourbon (if using). Pour into 3 mugs.
Whip cream; dollop onto each drink. Sprinkle with nutmeg.
Nutritional facts Per serving: about
- Sodium 79 mg
- Sugars 25 g
- Protein 8 g
- Calories 253.0
- Total fat 14 g
- Potassium 272 mg
- Cholesterol 174 mg
- Saturated fat 7 g
- Total carbohydrate 25 g
%RDI
- Iron 4.0
- Folate 10.0
- Calcium 20.0
- Vitamin A 18.0
