Cappuccino Eggnog

Directions

1. 1
   In a large, heavy saucepan mix eggs, milk, the 1/3 cup sugar, and espresso or coffee.
2. 2
   Cook and stir over medium heat about 8 minutes or until mixture coats a metal spoon.
3. 3
   Remove from heat.
4. 4
   Cool quickly by placing pan in a sink or bowl of ice water and stirring for 1 to 2 minutes.
5. 5
   Stir in rum or milk and vanilla.
6. 6
   Cover surface with plastic wrap.
7. 7
   Chill 4 to 24 hours.
8. 8
   At serving time, in a medium mixing bowl beat whipping cream and the 2 tablespoons sugar with an electric mixer on medium speed until soft peaks form.
9. 9
   Transfer chilled egg mixture to a punch bowl.
10. 10
    Fold in whipped cream mixture.
11. 11
    Serve at once.
12. 12
    Sprinkle each serving with shredded orange peel and serve with cinnamon sticks.