Egg nog with cherries…

Enjoy this classic homemade Christmas tipple, laced with brandy to keep out the winter chills.

Ingredients (serves 4-6):

•  2 pints whole milk
• 6 free-range eggs
• 50gms caster sugar
• 1 vanilla pod, split
• 20 fresh cherries, stones removed and halved (red or black cherries)
• 200ml brandy (can use Amaretto, as well)
• cocoa powder for dusting

Method (prep time 5-10 mins):

1. Place the milk, eggs, sugar and vanilla pod in a medium pan and heat gently without boiling

2. Cook till the mixture thickens enough to coat the back of a spoon

3. The egg nog can be chilled at this stage or served hot

4. To serve, scatter the cherries in the bottom of each serving glass

5. Divide the brandy between the glasses and pour the egg nog over

6. Dust with cocoa powder, ready to serve

A favourite during winter season!