Chocolate Eggnog
Chocolate Eggnog might be just the Southern recipe you are searching for. One portion of this dish contains approximately 17g of protein, 29g of fat, and a total of 684 calories. This recipe serves 6. It will be a hit at your Christmas event. Only a few people really liked this beverage. Head to the store and pick up powdered sugar, optional: rum, whipping cream, and a few other things to make it today. It is a good option if you're following a gluten free diet. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes around 45 minutes.
Instructions
Combine eggnog, chocolate syrup and rum, if using, in a punch bowl, stirring well. Beat whipping cream with an electric mixer on high speed until foamy.
Add powdered sugar; continue beating until stiff peaks form. Dollop whipped cream over eggnog; sift cocoa over top.
Recommended wine: Riesling, Sparkling Wine, Zinfandel
Southern can be paired with Riesling, Sparkling Wine, and Zinfandel. In general, there are a few rules that will help you pair wine with southern food. Food-friendly riesling or sparkling white wine will work with many fried foods, while zinfandel is great with barbecued fare. The Forge Cellars Classique Riesling with a 4 out of 5 star rating seems like a good match. It costs about 21 dollars per bottle.
Forge Cellars Classique Riesling
#31 Wine Spectator Top 100 of 2017 Forge Cellars' most important wine aims to reveal the true nature of the vintage and to explore the terroir of east SenecaLake. Fermentation takes place with indigenous yeasts in neutral French barriques (65%) and the remaining in stainless steel. With this level of ripeness, fermentations continued into late spring in order to finish bone dry.Quince, lemon, fennel and slatemingle with marzipan and white chocolate, supported by precise acidity.