Eggnog in 3 versions - eggnog

Serves : 4

Preparation time: 10 minutes

Cooking time : 10 to 15 minutes

Ingredients

• 5 egg yolks
  
• 30 ml (2 tablespoons) vanilla extract
  
• 15 ml (1 tbsp.) cornstarch
  
• 1 pinch salt
  
• 90 ml (6 tablespoons) rum
  
• 1.5 l (6 cups) milk
  
• 125 ml (1/2 cup) 35% cream
  

The classic version

• 3 ml (1/2 tsp.) ground cinnamon
  
• 1 pinch cloves
  
• The zesty version
  
• 1/2 lemon, zest
  
• 1/2 orange, zest
  
• 90 ml (6 tbsp) Amaretto
  

The cocoa version

• 15 ml (1 tbsp.) Cacao Barry 100% cocoa powder
  
• 45 ml (3 tbsp) mint liqueur
  

Preparation

1. In a bowl, whisk together eggs, vanilla, cornstarch, salt, rum and ingredients for chosen version.
   
2. In a saucepan, bring the milk and cream to the boil.
   
3. Gradually add the hot mixture to the mixture in the bowl.
   
4. Return the entire mixture to the saucepan and bring to a gentle simmer, until slightly thickened.
   
5. Allow to cool before serving.