Cinnamon Eggnog

Name: Cinnamon Eggnog
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 25 min
Cuisine: United Kingdom
Ingredients: 250 ml of whole milk; 50 ml of heavy cream; 2 egg yolks; 40 g of sugar; 1 stick of cinnamon; 1 pinch of nutmeg (ground); 1/2 tsp of vanilla extract; ground cinnamon ((for dusting)); 1 small sprig of cinnamon; 1 barley sugar

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Eggnog is a rich drink made with eggs, milk, sugar, and spices. 🥛 It is served hot or cold and sometimes contains alcohol.

Total time: 25 min
Prep: 15 min
Cook: 10 min
Rest: 2 h
Difficulty: Easy
Per person: €1.80

By the CookinBreak team

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For dessert

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Nutrition facts

per serving · estimate

250kcal

Protein7 g11%
Carbs22 g35%
Fat15 g54%

Share of each nutrient in the calories of one serving.

Good to know

Chef's tip

For an even more indulgent version, you can add a little whipped cream on top and sprinkle with grated chocolate 🍫❄️.

Freezing : Can you freeze this recipe?

Not recommended

The emulsion breaks down and the texture becomes grainy when thawed.

Storage : How long does it keep?

Keeps 2-3 days max in an airtight bottle in the refrigerator. Shake before serving.

Making ahead : Can you make it the day before?

Yes

Ideal for letting the flavors develop. Keep 24-48h max in the fridge in an airtight container.

Reheating : How do you reheat it?

If served hot, reheat gently in a saucepan over very low heat (70°C max) to prevent the eggs from curdling. Do not boil. Microwave possible at low power in short bursts. Not relevant if served cold.

Variations

Serve hot or cold, to your taste.
Add a little rum for an alcoholic version.
Refrigerate for 2 hours to intensify the flavors.

Mistakes to avoid

Boiling the milk: heat it gently.
Pouring all the milk onto the eggs at once: pour slowly while whisking.
Stopping the cooking too early: heat over low heat, stirring, until the mixture coats the spatula.

Frequently asked questions

Comment faire un lait de poule ?

Heat the milk with the cinnamon and vanilla without boiling, whisk the yolks with the sugar, pour the hot milk over them while whisking, then cook over low heat, stirring, until the mixture coats the spatula.

Quand ajouter la crème et la muscade ?

Add the heavy cream and the ground nutmeg once the mixture has thickened, stir well, then let cool. You can refrigerate it for 2 hours to intensify the flavors.

Le lait de poule se boit-il chaud ou froid ?

Both: it is served hot or cold. It sometimes contains alcohol, but this recipe is made without. Dust with cinnamon and garnish with a cinnamon stick and a candy cane.

Comment éviter que les œufs cuisent trop vite ?

Slowly pour the hot milk over the egg and sugar mixture while whisking, to avoid cooking the eggs. Then return to low heat, stirring constantly.