Egg Nog

Ingredients (serves 4)

• 3 eggs
• 1/3 cup caster sugar
• 2 1/2 cups milk
• 1/4 cup dark rum
• 1/4 cup brandy
• 1 cup thickened cream
• ground nutmeg, to serve

Method

1. Place eggs, sugar and milk in a saucepan over medium-low heat. Whisk to combine. Cook, stirring constantly, for 6 to 8 minutes or until mixture thickens and coats the back of a wooden spoon. Remove from heat. Stir in rum, brandy and half the cream.
2. Using an electric mixer, beat remaining cream in a bowl until soft peaks form. Pour egg mixture into 4 heatproof glasses. Top with cream. Sprinkle with nutmeg. Serve