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CLASSIC EGG NOG

PREP TIME: 5 MINUTES • COOK TIME: 10 MINUTES • CHILL TIME: 4 HOURS • YIELD: ABOUT 6 CUPS (1.5 L) OR 8 SERVINGS This simple recipe makes it a tradition worth bringing back!

INGREDIENTS

• 5 eggs • 2/3 cup (150 mL)

granulated sugar • 4 cups (1 L) 2% milk • 2 cinnamon sticks • 1/2 tsp (2 mL) nutmeg,

freshly ground • 1/2 tsp (2 mL) ground mace • Pinch cloves • 1/2 cup (125 mL) spiced rum

(optional) • 1 cup (250 mL) 35% whipping

cream (optional) • Ground cinnamon (optional)

DIRECTIONS

1 In a large saucepan, whisk together eggs and sugar until well combined. Whisk in milk. Add cinnamon sticks, nutmeg, mace, and cloves; place over medium heat and whisk gently for about 10 minutes or until mixture has small bubbles around the edge of the pan and the thermometer reaches 160°F (71°C). 2 Remove from heat and pour through a fine mesh strainer into a large bowl. Whisk in rum (if desired) and cover with plastic wrap directly on the surface. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours or up to 2 days. 3 In a bowl, beat whipping cream until stiff peaks form. Dollop each cup of egg nog with whipped cream and sprinkle with cinnamon, if desired.

VARIATIONS

Chocolate Egg Nog: Whisk in 1/2 cup (125 mL) of highquality cocoa powder into the egg and sugar mixture and continue with the recipe. Maple Ginger Egg Nog: Omit granulated sugar and substitute 1/2 cup (125 mL) pure maple syrup. Add 1 inch (2.5 cm) piece fresh peeled ginger, thinly sliced, or 2 tsp (10 mL) ground ginger with cinnamon sticks and continue with the recipe. Chai Egg Nog: Add ten crushed green cardamom pods and 6 black peppercorns with cinnamon sticks and continue with the recipe. www.getcracking.ca/recipes/ classic-egg-nog

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