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chocolate egg nog

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Private Recipe by
Annacia *
Moose Jaw, SK

Christmas and egg nog have been a matched set for at least a couple hundred years. This is an update of the classic nog and a very good one. Who doesn't love chocolate!

yield 6 -8 (Chill Time: 4 h)
prep time 5 Min
cook time 10 Min
method Stove Top

Ingredients For chocolate egg nog

  • 5
    eggs
  • 2/3 c
    (150 ml) granulated sugar
  • 1/2 c
    (125 ml) high quality cocoa powder
  • 4 c
    (1 l) milk
  • 2
    cinnamon sticks
  • 1/2 tsp
    (2 ml) nutmeg, freshly ground
  • 1 tsp
    (2 ml) ground mace
  • 1/2 c
    (125 ml) spiced rum (optional)
  • 1 c
    (250 ml) 35% whipping cream (optional)
  • ground cinnamon (optional)

How To Make chocolate egg nog

  • 1
    In a large saucepan, whisk together eggs,sugar and cocoa powder until well combined. Whisk in milk. Add cinnamon sticks, nutmeg, mace and cloves; place over medium heat and whisk gently for about 10 minutes or until mixture has small bubbles around the edge of pan and thermometer reaches 160 F (71 C).
  • 2
    Remove from heat and pour through fine mesh strainer into a large bowl. Whisk in rum (if desired) and cover with plastic wrap, directly on surface, and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or up to 2 days.
  • 3
    In a bowl, beat whipping cream until stiff peaks form. Dollop each cup of egg nog with whipped cream and sprinkle with cinnamon or chocolate shavings, if desired.
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