How To Make Best Gingerbread Eggnog

Gingerbread Eggnog

Ingredients

·      6 large egg yolks

·      5/8 cup brown sugar (125g)

·      4 cups milk (960ml)

·      2 tbsp unsulphured or dark molasses (30ml)

·      1/2 tsp ground cinnamon

·      2 vanilla beans* (or 2 tsp vanilla extract)

·      1/4 tsp ground nutmeg

·      1/8 tsp allspice

·      1/4 tsp ground ginger

·      1/8 tsp ground cloves

·      1+1/2 cups heavy whipping cream (360ml)

·      1/2 cup rum (120ml)

Instructions

1.   In a large bowl, using a handheld or stand mixer fitted with a whisk or paddle attachment whisk egg yolks and sugar until creamy and fluffy for about 2-3 minutes. Set aside.

2.   In a heavy saucepan, over medium heat, combine milk, molasses, cinnamon, vanilla*, nutmeg, allspice, ginger, and cloves. Bring to a simmer and stir regularly. Once it reached a simmer, turn heat down to low. Add a 1/2 cup of hot milk to the egg yolks and stir until combined. Slowly pour tempered egg yolks into the saucepan whisking continuously. Cook for about 2-3 minutes or until the eggnog gets thicker and coats the back of a spoon. Stir consistently. Do not boil at any time. Remove from heat and let cool to room temperature. Stir occasionally. 

3.   In a large bowl, using a handheld or stand mixer fitted with a whisk attachment, whisk heavy cream until soft peaks form. Add powdered sugar and whisk until stiff peaks form. Add whipped cream and rum to the cooled eggnog and stir with a whisk to combine. Chill in the fridge overnight. Store leftovers in the fridge up to 1 week. 

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