Yep, it’s Christmas time, which means it’s time to start making eggnog! I really like this recipe (makes about 3-4 servings):
1 cup whole milk
1 cup single cream
1/4 tsp vanilla extract
1/2 cup sugar
2 egg yolks
pinch of whole cloves
1/4 tsp cinnamon
dark rum (to taste)
Warm the milk, cream, cinammon and cloves over light heat in a saucepan, stirring often. Mix the sugar and egg yolk well. Once the milk mixture has come to a boil, take off heat and slowly mix into the sugar/yolk mix. Add the whole mixture back into the saucepan and heat for about five minutes, stirring often – do not bring to boil this time!
I pour the mixture into a bowl and let cool for about 30mn, then move to the refrigerator for a few hours. Remove the cloves before serving, and add dark rum, nutmeg and more cinnamon to taste – enjoy!