Description
A rich, custard-based holiday beverage infused with aromatic nutmeg and pure vanilla for a velvety, luxurious finish.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large egg yolks
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 cups whole milk
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg (or freshly grated)
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Whisk egg yolks and sugar in a bowl until pale and thickened.
- Heat milk and heavy cream in a saucepan over medium heat until simmering.
- Slowly whisk about one cup of the hot dairy into the egg mixture to temper the yolks.
- Pour the egg mixture back into the saucepan over medium-low heat.
- Stir constantly until the mixture thickens and coats the back of a spoon.
- Remove from heat and stir in vanilla extract, salt, and half of the nutmeg.
- Strain through a fine-mesh sieve into a pitcher and refrigerate for at least 4 hours.
- Serve chilled with an extra sprinkle of nutmeg on top.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American