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FOOD
Eggnog
Eggnog is traditionally served over the holidays in
the USA. Though not very popular on this side of
the pond, this is a great recipe to whip up if you
have friends over during the festive season. Michael
Diacono shares his recipe.
• 700ml milk
• 240ml cream
• 3 cinnamon sticks
• 1 vanilla pod
• 1 tsp nutmeg
• 5 eggs, separated
• 130g sugar
• 175ml rum
INGREDIENTS METHOD
1. Add the cream and milk to a saucepan with
the nutmeg, cinnamon sticks and vanilla pod.
2. Allow the mixture to heat slowly without
letting it boil.
3. Whisk the egg yolks with the sugar.
4. When the cream is hot, add a little bit of the
hot cream to the whisked egg yolks stirring
constantly.
5. Then add the egg mixture back to the pan and
stir constantly until the mixture has warmed
through.
6. Place in the fridge to cool.
7. Strain the mixture to remove the spices and
vanilla.
8. Whisk the egg whites and add to the cold
eggnog with the rum.
9. Mix well and serve with a sprinkling of ground
cinnamon.
maltatoday | SUNDAY • 25 DECEMBER 2022