Salted Caramel Eggnog A Christmas Cracker Recipe

Instructions:

1. Heat sugar in saucepan until melted and amber.
2. Whisk in butter until smooth.
3. Slowly whisk in heavy cream (mixture will bubble).
4. Remove from heat, stir in vanilla and salt.
5. Let cool slightly then transfer to airtight container and chill. Make the salted caramel sauce.
6. In a large bowl, beat egg yolks with sugar until pale and thick. Prepare the Eggnog Base.
7. Slowly whisk in milk and cream. Prepare the Eggnog Base.
8. Pour the mixture into the same saucepan, cook over medium heat, stirring constantly until the mixture thickens slightly (enough to coat the back of a spoon). Be careful not to let it boil. The egg mixture needs to reach 160 F to be safe to consume, but 180 F to thicken the drink safely. Cook the Eggnog Base.
9. In a clean, dry bowl, beat egg whites until stiff peaks form. Whip the Egg Whites.
10. Gently fold the whipped egg whites into the cooled eggnog base. Combine and Flavor.
11. Stir in bourbon or rum (if using) and nutmeg. Combine and Flavor.
12. Pour eggnog into glasses. Assemble the Eggnog.
13. Drizzle with chilled salted caramel sauce. Assemble the Eggnog.
14. Garnish with a sprinkle of sea salt, cinnamon and nutmeg. Assemble the Eggnog.
15. Chill for at least an hour before serving. Chill and Serve.