Eggnog ice cream

10 Servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
2cupsMilk
2cupsCream
2teaspoonsVanilla essence
7Large egg yolks
¾cupSugar
½teaspoonFreshly grated nutmeg
2tablespoonsRum
2tablespoonsBrandy
Extra nutmeg
1cupCombined glac‚ fruits,
Almonds and chocolate,
Finely chopped

Directions

In a large saucepan combine the milk, cream and vanilla essence and bring to the boil. Whisk together the egg yolks and sugar. Add the cream mixture in a stream while whisking, then transfer the custard to a saucepan. Cook the custard over moderate heat, stirring constantly with a wooden spoon until it coats the back of the spoon.

Strain through a fine sieve. Allow the custard to cool and stir in ½ teaspoon nutmeg, brandy and rum, then chill the custard, covered, overnight. Stir in the additional nutmeg and freeze the custard in an ice-cream maker, according to the manufacturer's instructions. Add combined fruit, almonds and chocolate, then freeze until firm.