Egg Nog
You can achieve the creamy consistency of classic egg nog from cashew nuts instead of eggs for a vegan version.
Course: Drinks
Keyword: egg nog, plant-based, plant-based egg nog
Servings: 4 cups
- 1 cup cashew nuts
- 8 soft dates
- 2 cups plant-based milk
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla powder
- 1 pinch ground cinnamon
- 1 pinch grated nutmeg, plus extra to serve
- a little salt
- 2 tablespoons rum or whisky, optional
- ice cubes
Soak the cashew nuts for at least 5 hours until softened. Strain off the soaking water and place the cashews in a blender, preferably a high-speed one. Add the dates, milk, vanilla powder, spices and salt and blend until smooth and creamy. Add the rum or whisky to taste.
Chill the nog for a few hours, then pour into glasses. Add ice and grate a little extra nutmeg over the top before serving.
Extract credit to: Happy Vegan Christmas: Plant-based recipes for festive Scandinavian feasts by Karoline Jönsson, published by Pavilion Books. Image © KarolinaJönsson and Norstedts.