Eggnog
European European - British - Mains

Eggnog

Est. Time: 35-45 min  •  8 Preparation Steps

Chef's Menu Description

A distinguished culinary classic crafted with authentic techniques and finest ingredients, offering rich depth of flavour and elegant presentation.

Ingredients

  • • 450 ml skimmed milk
  • • 240 ml low fat double cream alternative
  • • 40 g granulated sweetener
  • • 6 egg yolks
  • • 1 cinnamon stick
  • • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • • 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
  • • low fat aerosol cream
  • • 1 g dark chocolate (grated)
  • • ice for serving

Preparation Steps

1
Phase 1

Set a saucepan on a low heat and add the milk, nutmeg, vanilla and cinnamon stick. Heat slowly continually whisking until the pan is just simmering. Turn off the heat and leave to one side.

2
Phase 2

In a mixing bowl, combine the egg yolks and sweetener and whisk using an electric hand mix until the yolks are pale yellow and thickened. This should take about 2 minutes.

3
Phase 3

Remove the cinnamon stick from the milk.

4
Phase 4

While whisking the eggs, slowly pour the hot milk into the bowl a little at a time. Make sure you add the milk really slowly to the egg mixture as otherwise it will overheat and scramble the eggs.

5
Phase 5

Once the milk and egg mix are smooth and fully combined, pour the mixture back into the saucepan.

6
Phase 6

Heat on a low heat and mix continuously until it has thickened and coats the back of a spoon. Draw a line on the back of the spoon with your finger. If the line stays visible it is the right thickness, if the line disappears then continue to heat a little longer. Remove from the heat and strain over a bowl using a sieve.

7
Phase 7

Whisk in the low fat double cream alternative and cover with cling film. Pop the eggnog in the fridge until chilled.

8
Phase 8

When the eggnog is chilled, serve it poured over ice and top with a little low fat aerosol cream and a sprinkle of dark chocolate.