This inspired coffee drink can be enjoyed hot or cold. Adding real ice cream made with Canadian milk elevates this drink to a true indulgence to be enjoyed over the holidays or any time you want to treat yourself or your loved ones. This is one of 17 delicious recipes found in the 2022 Milk Calendar.

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PREP 10 min
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COOK 8 min

Ingredients

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Instructions

Step 1

In a large saucepan, whisk together eggs and sugar until well combined. Whisk in milk; place over medium heat and whisk gently for about 10 minutes or until mixture has small bubbles around the edge of pan and thermometer reaches 160°F (71°C).

Step 2

Remove from heat and pour through fine mesh strainer into a large bowl. Whisk in espresso. In another bowl, whip cream until soft peaks form, then fold into milk mixture. Divide evenly into cups and add scoop of ice cream to each (if using) and sprinkle with cinnamon to serve.

This recipe was inspired by the Fireside Coffee Nog recipe from the 1975 Milk Calendar. You can view the original recipe here.
Rum Variation

Add 1/2 cup (125 mL) rum or coffee liqueur with espresso. Please enjoy responsibly.

Nutritional info per serving:

1/6th Recipe
Calories 330
Fat 18 g
Saturated Fat 9 g
Trans Fat 0.3 g
Cholesterol 175 mg
Sodium 135 mg
Carbohydrates  34 g
Fibre 0 g
Sugars 34 g
Protein  10 g