Holiday Cheer Eggnog!!!

Ingredients:

• 6eggs
• 1/3 cup (75 mL)liquid honey or sugar
• 1/8 tsp (0.5 mL)salt
• 4 cups (1 L)milk (1%), divided
• 1 tbsp (15 mL)vanilla extract
• Optional flavourings (see Tips)

 Instructions:

• STEP 1Whisk eggs, honey and salt in large saucepan. Gradually add 2 cups (500 mL) milk. Cook and stir over medium-low heat until mixture coats back of spoon, 12 to 15 minutes. (Do not let mixture boil.)
• STEP 2Pour into large heatproof bowl; stir in remaining milk and vanilla. Place bowl in ice water, stirring frequently, until mixture is cool, about 15 minutes. Cover and refrigerate for at least 3 hours.
• STEP 3When ready to serve, whisk in flavouring, if desired.

Tips:Try adding of of these flavouring suggestions to prepared, cooled eggnog:

Stir in 1/2 to 1 cup (125 to 250 mL) rum or brandy or a combination of both.

Stir in 1-1/2 tsp (7 mL) instant coffee granules dissolved in 1 tbsp (15 mL) hot water or 1 to 2 tsp (5 to 10 mL) rum extract.

Stir in 2 cups (500 mL) softened vanilla ice cream and blend with whisk or mixer.

Replace half of the milk with Amaretto, French Vanilla or Irish Cream flavoured dairy blend for coffee.

Eggnog may be covered and stored in the refrigerator for several days.

To serve, keep bowl of eggnog on ice and serve within two hours.

For creamy eggnog, fold in 2 cups (500 mL) whipped cream or whipped topping.