Description
This classic Jamie Oliver’s eggnog recipe delivers a creamy, spiced holiday drink made with milk, cream, eggs, vanilla, cinnamon, nutmeg, sugar, and a splash of dark rum. It’s gently simmered, chilled, and lightened with whipped egg whites for a fluffy, festive treat perfect for winter celebrations.
Ingredients
Liquid Ingredients
- 1 1/3 cups regular milk (2%)
- 1/2 cup whipping cream
- 2 Tbs Bacardi dark rum (or brandy / bourbon)
Spices and Flavorings
- 2 cinnamon sticks, or 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg, plus more for garnish
- 1/2 vanilla pod, seeds scraped (or 2 tsp vanilla extract)
Eggs and Sugar
- 2 large eggs, separated
- 2 Tbs (30 g) white sugar
Instructions
- Heat the milk mixture: In a pot, combine the milk, whipping cream, vanilla seeds and pod, cinnamon sticks (or ground cinnamon), and ground nutmeg. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer, then turn off the heat and let the spices and vanilla steep until slightly cooled. Remove the vanilla pod and cinnamon sticks before proceeding.
- Beat the egg yolks: In a separate bowl, whisk the egg yolks with the white sugar until the mixture becomes pale yellow and fluffy, indicating enough air has been incorporated.
- Combine milk and eggs: Slowly add the cooled milk and cream mixture to the beaten egg yolks, stirring continuously to ensure full incorporation and avoid curdling.
- Add rum and chill: Stir in the dark rum, then taste and adjust the sugar or rum as desired. Transfer the mixture to the refrigerator and chill for at least 3 to 4 hours, preferably overnight for best flavor.
- Whip egg whites and fold in: Just before serving, whip the reserved egg whites until soft peaks form. Gently fold the whipped egg whites into the chilled eggnog mixture to create a light, airy texture.
- Serve: Pour the eggnog into small glasses and garnish with a dusting of freshly grated nutmeg or cinnamon. Serve chilled as a festive holiday drink.
Notes
- Using fresh spices enhances the flavor, but ground cinnamon and nutmeg work well as substitutes.
- Ensure the milk mixture is cooled before mixing with the egg yolks to prevent cooking the eggs.
- You can substitute Bacardi dark rum with brandy or bourbon to suit your taste.
- Whipping the egg whites adds a light and frothy texture to the eggnog.
- Consume the eggnog within 1-2 days when refrigerated for freshness and safety.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes (simmering)
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
