Ingredients
1140ml/2 pints whole milk
6 eggs
50g/2oz caster sugar
1 vanilla pod, split
200ml/7fl oz brandy
Method
Place the milk, eggs, sugar and vanilla pod in a medium pan and heat gently, without boiling, until the mixture thickens.
The egg nog can be chilled at this stage or served hot.
Divide the brandy between four glasses and pour the egg nog over the top.
