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The Coffee Condiments

Homemade eggnog

A simple, custard-based homemade eggnog that can double as a latte creamer or a cozy sipper.

Ingredients

Ingredients

  • 1 cup milk
  • 1 stick cinnamon stick
  • 1/4 tsp eggnog
  • 1/2 tsp vanilla
  • 1 pinch sea salt
  • 3 egg yolks
  • 1/4 cup sugar
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream

Directions

  1. 1

    Add the first 5 ingredients to a pot and then turn the heat on low.

  2. 2

    While this is heating, separate your eggs so that your yolks are in a medium bowl and add the sugar. Whisk the yolks and sugar until it is a pale yellow and well combined.

  3. 3

    Once the milk mixture comes to a simmer, use a ladle to add a few tablespoons to the egg mixture while whisking quickly until combined. Repeat this step until almost all of the milk mixture is combined with the eggs.

  4. 4

    Return the combined mixture to the pot and turn the stove on low.

  5. 5

    This part is important! I curdled the mixture twice before getting it right, so only heat on low, whisking consistently, for maybe a minute or two. It will thicken a little bit, but not much.

  6. 6

    Turn off the heat and slowly add the cream to the pot while continuing to whisk.

  7. 7

    Add to espresso to make a latte, use as a creamer for brewed coffee, or refrigerate to sip over ice later. Enjoy!