Rich Chocolate Eggnog Recipe
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- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 4 hours 25 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings
- Category: Drink
- Cuisine: Christmas
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large free-range egg yolks
- 75 grams caster sugar
- 500 milliliters full-fat milk
- 250 milliliters double cream
- 100 grams dark chocolate (at least 70% cocoa solids), chopped
- 2 tablespoons cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- Pinch of ground cinnamon
- Pinch of salt
- 2-4 tablespoons brandy or dark rum (optional)
Instructions
- In a large bowl, whisk together the egg yolks and caster sugar until pale and thick. This usually takes about 2-3 minutes.
- In a saucepan, gently heat the milk and double cream over a medium heat. Don’t let it boil!
- Slowly pour a little of the warm milk mixture into the egg yolk mixture, whisking constantly. This tempers the eggs, gradually raising their temperature. Repeat this process a few times until the egg mixture is warm to the touch.
- Pour the tempered egg mixture back into the saucepan with the remaining milk and cream. Add the chopped dark chocolate, cocoa powder, vanilla extract, nutmeg, cinnamon, and salt.
- Cook over a low heat, stirring constantly, until the mixture thickens slightly and coats the back of a spoon. This usually takes about 5-7 minutes. Be patient and don’t let it boil, or the eggs will curdle!
- Strain the mixture through a fine-mesh sieve into a jug or bowl to remove any lumps. Stir in the brandy or rum (if using). Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or preferably overnight, to allow the flavours to meld.
- Before serving, give the eggnog a good stir. Pour into glasses and garnish with a sprinkle of nutmeg or a chocolate shaving, if you fancy!
Notes
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