Frosty Peppermint Holiday Nog
For a festive spin on the classic holiday eggnog, indulge in the creamy richness of the Peppermint Eggnog. This seasonal delight features the familiar velvety texture of traditional eggnog, infused with the refreshing essence of peppermint. It's the perfect way to elevate your holiday celebrations with a touch of seasonal cheer.
Frosty Peppermint Holiday Nog
A creamy and refreshing twist on traditional eggnog, infused with the seasonal flavor of peppermint.
Prep Time
15 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Ingredients
- 1 large egg yolk
- a pinch of kosher salt
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup whole milk
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon pure peppermint extract
- 2 tablespoons gold rum or bourbon (optional)
- Finely crushed peppermints
- Peppermint stick, for garnish
Instructions
- In a bowl, whisk together the egg yolk, salt, and 1 tablespoon of sugar.
- In a medium saucepan, heat the milk and remaining 1 tablespoon of sugar until it simmers.
- Slowly whisk the hot milk mixture into the egg yolk mixture.
- Return the mixture to the pot and cook over medium-low heat, stirring constantly, until it reaches 175°F on an instant-read thermometer. The mixture should be foamy and slightly thickened but will not fully coat the back of a spoon; this should take 3 to 5 minutes.
- Strain the mixture through a fine-mesh strainer into a medium bowl.
- Cool the mixture to room temperature, then cover and chill until cold, at least 3 hours or up to overnight.
- When ready to serve, whisk the cream with an electric mixer until soft peaks form, about 1 minute.
- Whisk in the vanilla extract, peppermint extract, and 1/4 of the whipped cream into the egg yolk mixture.
- Fold in the remaining whipped cream in 2 additions.
- Stir in the rum or bourbon, if desired.
- Place the crushed peppermints on a shallow plate.
- Lightly moisten the rims of mugs or glasses, then dip in the crushed peppermint.
- Pour the eggnog into glasses and serve with a peppermint stick.