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amarula eggnog recipe

South African Eggnog

Author: Natasha Marais
Course Drinks
Cuisine South African

Ingredients
  

  • 8 egg yolks
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 750 ml milk
  • 500 ml cream
  • 1 tsp vanilla essence
  • 2 tsp ground nutmeg
  • 2 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1 cup amarula
  • ½ cup cognac

Instructions
 

  • Whisk egg yolks and sugar until completely combined, then put aside.
  • On medium heat, bring milk, cream, vanilla essence, nutmeg and cinnamon to a simmer.
  • Slowly add liquid mixture to eggs, continuing to whisk.
  • Add back to pot and simmer for 5 minutes while stirring.
  • Remove from heat, add Amarula and Cognac and give it a stir. Let it cool completely and then chill in the fridge overnight.
  • In the morning, transfer to a food processor and blend for a minute before serving.
  • Top with ground nutmeg and / or cinnamon and enjoy!
Keyword amarula, christmas, drinks, eggnog