Eggnog, English Christmas drink, made with milk, eggs, sugar, cream, and brandy, is a festive comfort food in all Anglo-Saxon countries.
This drink should not be confused with our zabaglione: our typical recipe is more of a cream to be served warm or lukewarm, while eggnog has a more fluid consistency and is served cold.
It can also be prepared cold, but due to the presence of raw eggs, I prefer not to take risks: with the bain-marie cooking, the yolks are sterilized and there are no risks.
If you love discovering typical Christmas recipes from other culinary cultures, eggnog is certainly a must.
On the blog, there’s a whole section dedicated to the holidays, CHRISTMAS SPECIAL.
At the end of the article, in the FAQ section, I answered some questions about this preparation; if you have any other doubts or curiosities, leave a comment or use the contact form.
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- Difficulty: Medium
- Cost: Medium
- Preparation time: 10 Minutes
- Portions: 4
- Cooking methods: Stovetop
- Cuisine: English
- Seasonality: Winter
- Energy 275.55 (Kcal)
- Carbohydrates 23.44 (g) of which sugars 23.05 (g)
- Proteins 6.20 (g)
- Fat 12.36 (g) of which saturated 2.67 (g)of which unsaturated 2.27 (g)
- Fibers 0.18 (g)
- Sodium 41.35 (mg)
Indicative values for a portion of 200 g processed in an automated way starting from the nutritional information available on the CREA* and FoodData Central** databases. It is not food and / or nutritional advice.
* CREATES Food and Nutrition Research Center: https://www.crea.gov.it/alimenti-e-nutrizione https://www.alimentinutrizione.it ** U.S. Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service. FoodData Central, 2019. https://fdc.nal.usda.gov
Eggnog Ingredients for English Christmas Drink
- 2 eggs
- 1 cup cups milk
- 1/3 cup cups heavy cream
- 1/3 cup cups sugar
- 1/3 cup cups brandy
- to taste nutmeg
- to taste ground cinnamon
Tools
- Bowls
- Hand Mixer
- Whisks
- Kitchen Scale
- Small Pot
Eggnog Recipe for English Christmas Drink
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Start preparing the eggnog, English Christmas drink, by separating the yolks from the whites.
Place the yolks in a glass bowl or a bain-marie suitable bowl with the sugar and nutmeg, and start mixing.
Also add the milk gradually while continuously stirring.
Transfer the bowl to a pot of boiling water and cook, stirring constantly, for 3-4 minutes. The mixture should slightly thicken and coat the spoon.
Turn off the heat, add the brandy, and mix well.
Let the mixture cool for 1 hour in the refrigerator.
Lightly whip the cream using the whisks: you should get a semi-whipped mixture.
Also whip the egg whites until stiff.
Add both to the now cold mixture, incorporating them with the whisks very gently.
Transfer the eggnog, English Christmas drink, into glasses and finish the preparation with a sprinkle of ground cinnamon.
Eggnog, English Christmas drink
Check this section to clear your doubts, if you don’t find the answer to your question, comment or write to me using the form below.
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FAQ (Questions and Answers)
How long does it keep?
No more than 3-4 days in the refrigerator
Can other liquors be used?
Yes, the original recipe calls for Bourbon. Additionally, you can use half the brandy dose and add some rum.
Can I omit the cinnamon?
Yes, unlike nutmeg, it is not mandatory.
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