Family favourite Christmas EggNog

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   Combine milk, cream, nutmeg, cinnamon sticks, and vanilla seeds and the pods into a large saucepan.

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   Bring to the boil slowly then remove from the heat

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   Whisk the egg yolks and sugar together until thick ribons form, then slowly add and whish into the milk mixture

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   Add the Rum and continue slowly whisking with a hand whisk.

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   Rum can be substitued for brandy.

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   Allow to steep over night in the fridge

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   Sieve out the mixture removing the cinnamon and vanilla pods

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   Whisk egg whites until soft peaks form.

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   Fold into the milk mixture and serve in christmasy glasses or mugs

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    Garnish with freshly grated nutmeg and a cinnamon stick, with a mini gingerbread man at the side to dip in :)

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    Adapted from a Jamie Oliver recipe

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    If heating through serve before allowing to steep and do not add the egg whites.

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    Do not reheat

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    Also goes well with a little gingerbread

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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