How to Make the Perfect Eggnog Coffee: A Festive Holiday Latte
Satisfy your cravings for something rich and warm this winter by making homemade eggnog coffee.
Ingredients
- 18 g ground coffee
- 120 ml milk
- 120 ml heavy cream
- 3 pcs eggs
- 37 g sugar
- whipped cream
- cinnamon
- nutmeg
- 100 ml alcohol (whisky, brandy, rum, cognac)
Instructions
- Pour the heavy cream and milk into the saucepan and bring to a simmer.
- Beat the yolks together with two tablespoons of sugar.
- Temper the egg yolk base with the simmered milk and cream mixture by adding small spoonfuls.
- Add the alcohol.
- Beat the egg whites and one tablespoon of sugar until soft peaks form.
- Combine everything and simmer again to form the eggnog.
- Brew a double espresso.
- Pour the eggnog into a cup, followed by the espresso.
- Top with whipped cream and ground nutmeg or cinnamon.
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Notes
Since this recipe contains raw eggs, it's best to use fresh ones, and know that consuming raw eggs can increase your risk for certain food-borne illnesses.