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Homemade Rich Chocolate Eggnog

Author: Veena Azmanov
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 5 minutes
Resting Time: 2 hours
Total Time: 15 minutes
Calories: 34
Adjust Servings Here: 4 servings

Description

Give the classic eggnog a chocolate twist with this rich chocolate eggnog recipe. Perfect to celebrate the festive season with family and friends. Made with egg yolks, fresh cream, and chocolate this is an absolute treat spiked or not spiked.

Ingredients 

Chocolate eggnog

  • 1 cups (240 ml) Whole Milk
  • ½ cup (250 ml) Heavy cream 32% fat
  • ¼ cup (60 ml) Rum or Brandy (optional)
  • 3 large Egg yolks
  • ¼ cup (50 g) Brown sugar
  • 1 tsp Cornstarch
  • 1 tsp  Vanilla Extract
  • ¼ tsp Freshly grated Nutmeg + more for garnish
  • ½ tsp  Ground cinnamon + more for garnish
  • ½ cup (100 g) Chocolate chopped - Bittersweet or semi-sweet

Hot cocoa eggnog

Instructions

Chocolate eggnog

  • Egg mixture - In a large saucepan, combine the egg yolks, cornstarch, sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and vanilla extract. Combine well with a whisk.
  • Liquid - Gradually pour in the heavy cream and milk. Combine well with a whisk.
  • Thicken - Cook on the stove over medium-low heat. Simmer, stirring continuously with a spoon. Let the mixture thicken slightly, about 160°F, on an instant-read thermometer. Add the chocolate and combine until melted and smooth.
    Pro tip - The mixture should still be liquid, not so thick that it coats the back of a spoon.
  • Chill - Remove from heat, and add the alcohol. Pour in a pitcher and chill for a few hours.
  • Serve - Pour into individual serving glasses. Top with fresh whipped cream (optional) Sprinkle it with more cinnamon and freshly grated nutmeg.

Hot cocoa eggnog

  • Egg mixture - In a large saucepan, combine the egg yolks, cornstarch, sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, hot cocoa mix, and vanilla extract. Combine well with a whisk.
  • Liquid - Gradually pour in the heavy cream and milk. Combine well with a whisk.
  • Thicken - Cook on the stove over medium-low heat. Simmer, stirring continuously with a spoon. Let the mixture thicken slightly, about 160°F, on an instant-read thermometer.
    Pro tip - The mixture should still be liquid, not so thick that it coats the back of a spoon.
  • Chill - Remove from heat, and add the alcohol. Pour in a pitcher and chill for a few hours.
  • Serve - Pour into individual serving glasses. Top with fresh whipped cream (optional) Sprinkle it with more cinnamon and freshly grated nutmeg.

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