Eggnog
HB-0843 · Hand-built original · British
This deliciously creamy eggnog recipe is a little taste of Christmas history. George Washington, the first American president, even made his own eggnog, and is very clear about ageing it for a few days to let the flavour mellow.
BritishDrinks and cocktails30 minServes 12331 kcalVegetarianGluten-freeDiabeticLow-SodiumRenal
Main ingredient: separated
Servings:12quantities adjust to match
Ingredients
- 6 medium eggs, separated
- 5¼ oz golden caster sugar
- 2 cups full-fat milk
- 1¾ cups double cream
- 1½ cups rum, bourbon, or a mixture
- 1 tsp freshly grated nutmeg, plus extra to serve
Method
- Whisk the egg yolks with 3½ oz of the sugar in a large bowl until pale and thickened.
- Heat the milk and half the cream in a pan until just steaming but not boiling. Slowly pour over the yolks, whisking constantly.
- Return the mixture to the pan and cook over low heat, stirring, for 5-7 minutes until it lightly coats the back of a spoon. Do not boil. Strain into a bowl and leave to cool completely, then chill.
- Stir in the rum or bourbon and the grated nutmeg.
- Whisk the egg whites with the remaining 1¾ oz sugar until soft peaks form, and whip the remaining cream until softly thick. Fold both into the chilled custard.
- Pour into a jug, chill until ready, and serve in small glasses with extra nutmeg grated over. Note: this contains raw egg white; use very fresh eggs and serve well chilled.
Prep: 30 min · Cook: PT0H0M0S
Nutrition (per serving, where published)
331 kcalCalories
19.8 gProtein
15.5 gCarbs
23.3 gFat
13 gSaturates
4.7 gFibre
3.2 gSugars
42 mgSodium
93 mgCholesterol
1174 mgPotassium
102 mgCalcium
3.8 mgIron
1 servingServing
Estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data