Wonderful Holiday Eggnog
- Ready In:
- 20mins
- Ingredients:
- 9
- Serves:
-
4-6
ingredients
- 6 egg whites (room temperature)
- 1⁄4 teaspoon salt
- 6 egg yolks
- 2⁄3 cup powdered sugar, divided
- 2 1⁄2 cups half-and-half cream
- 1 cup milk
- 1 cup rum or 1 cup brandy
- 1 1⁄4 cups whipping cream
- freshly grated nutmeg
directions
- In a large bowl beat together egg whites and salt until frothy.
- Gradually beat in 1/3 cup of the sugar, beating until stiff peaks form; set aside for a couple of minutes.
- In a large bowl, beat the yolks until light in colour, then gradually add in remaining 1/3 cup sugar and beat until thickened and lemon coloured,.
- Whisking constantly gradually add in the half and half, milk and rum to the yolks.
- Using a chilled bowl beat whipping cream until soft peaks form.
- Fold the whipping cream, beaten egg whites into the egg yolk mixture.
- Refrigerate.
- Just before serving sprinkle lightly with nutmeg.
- DELICIOUS!
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