Spiced Chocolate Eggnog Recipe

Name: Spiced Chocolate Eggnog
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 quarts whole milk; 1 ¾ cups sugar; ½ teaspoon coarse salt; 1 vanilla bean, seeds scraped and pod reserved; 4 cinnamon sticks; 12 egg yolks; 5 ounces bittersweet chocolate, melted; 3 ounces milk chocolate, melted; 2 cups heavy cream; 1 ¾ cups brandy; whole nutmeg (to garnish); cayenne pepper, for sprinkling

Servings: persons

2 quarts whole milk
1 ¾ cups sugar
½ teaspoon coarse salt
1 vanilla bean, seeds scraped and pod reserved
4 cinnamon sticks
12 egg yolks
5 ounces bittersweet chocolate, melted
3 ounces milk chocolate, melted
2 cups heavy cream
1 ¾ cups brandy
whole nutmeg (to garnish)
cayenne pepper, for sprinkling

1
Heat 2 qts.
2
of milk, sugar, salt, vanilla seeds, and pod, and cinnamon sticks in a large pot over medium-high heat, stirring until sugar dissolves and mixture is heated through.
3
Remove from heat.
4
Let stand for 30 minutes.
5
Prepare ice water bath.
6
Whisk yolks in a a medium bowl until pale, about 2 minutes.
7
Whisk 1 cup of milk mixture into yolks in a slow, steady stream.
8
Whisk yolk mixture into remaining milk mixture.
9
Cook over medium-high heat, stirring constantly, until mixture registers 180 degrees on an instant read thermometer, about 6 minutes.
10
Do not allow to boil.
11
Remove pot from heat, add melted bittersweet and milk chocolates, and stir until incorporated.
12
Discard vanilla pod and cinnamon sticks.
13
Pour mixture into a large bowl set in ice water bath, and let cool, stirring often.
14
Whisk cream until soft peaks form.
15
Pour cooled eggnog into a large serving bowl, and add brandy.
16
Add additional milk to egg nog if necessary to reach desired consistency.
17
Top bowl with whipped cream.
18
Grate nutmeg over top, and sprinkle sparingly with cayenne pepper.
19
Serve immediately.

1835

kcal

Calories

Fat

215

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 quarts whole milk, 1 ¾ cups sugar, ½ teaspoon coarse salt, 1 vanilla bean, seeds scraped and pod reserved, and more.

Yes, Spiced Chocolate Eggnog falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Spiced Chocolate Eggnog

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