Christmas Cocktails Advent Calendar Day 9: Monteneggnog

heavy cream

🥗Healthier: coconut cream

💰Cheaper: milk + cornstarch

Coconut cream adds richness with fewer calories.

dark rum

🥗Healthier: spiced rum

💰Cheaper: white rum

Spiced rum offers flavor without the higher cost.

Separate the egg yolks from the whites.

Whisk the egg yolks and sugar together until pale and creamy.

Heat the milk and heavy cream in a saucepan over medium heat until steaming, but not boiling.

Gradually pour the warm milk mixture into the egg yolk mixture, whisking constantly.

Return the combined mixture to the saucepan and cook over low heat until thickened, about 5-7 minutes.

Remove from heat and stir in vanilla extract, nutmeg, and cinnamon.

Let the mixture cool, then refrigerate until chilled, about 1 hour.

Whip the egg whites until soft peaks form, then gently fold into the chilled mixture.

Stir in the dark rum just before serving.

Serve in mugs topped with whipped cream and a sprinkle of nutmeg.

Cooking Techniques

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