Classic Eggnog Recipe
Ingredients
Method
- Whisk the egg yolks and sugar together until pale and slightly thick.
- Warm the milk with nutmeg and cinnamon in a saucepan over medium heat until steaming.
- Slowly whisk a cup of the warm milk into the egg mixture, then pour it all back into the saucepan.
- Cook over low heat, stirring constantly, until slightly thickened, about 5 minutes.
- Remove from heat and stir in the heavy cream and vanilla. Add bourbon or rum if using.
- Chill for at least 2 hours before serving with a dusting of fresh nutmeg.
