6. Gingerbread Eggnog
This is another fun take on the classic eggnog drink. What could be better than a little taste of gingerbread to go with your eggnog? Here is what you need:
- 6 large egg yolks
- ½ cup of granulated sugar
- 3 cups of milk
- Cinnamon stick
- Tsp of freshly grated nutmeg
- Dash of salt
- ¼ tsp of vanilla extract
- ¼ tsp of allspice
- ¼ tsp ground cloves
- ½ tsp of cinnamon
- ½ tsp of ginger
- A tbsp of dark molasses
- Optional: ¼ cup of rum
To make:
Separate the egg yolks from the whites and place the yolks in a bowl. Add in the half cup of sugar. Mix until the mixture turns a light yellow and is smooth and creamy. Pour 3 cups of milk into a saucepan and add the cinnamon stick. Heat milk until it starts to simmer. You can replace one cup of milk with some heavy cream if a thicker eggnog is desired. Add in the vanilla, molasses, and the spices. Use a ladle to spoon a small amount of the warmed milk into the eggs. Whisk constantly. Repeat this process two or three times. Add the eggs into the rest of the milk on the stove. Bring mixture to simmer. Turn heat off when the mix reaches 160 degrees. Pour mixture into a bowl and cover. Chill for a minimum of 4 hours. Add the rum once the mixture has chilled.