Thursday, December 21, 2006

CELEBRATE THE WINTER SOLSTICE ~ HOLIDAY EGGNOG

HOLIDAY EGGNOG

6 eggs, separated
3/4 cup sugar
1/2 tsp. vanilla
1/4 tsp. ground nutmeg
3/4 cup brandy
1/4 cup plus 2 Tbsp. rum
3 cups whipping cream
2 cups milk
1/4 cup sugar
ground nutmeg
Beat yolks until thick and lemon colored; gradually add 3/4 cup sugar, vanilla and 1/4 tsp. nutmeg, beating at medium speed of mixer. Slowly stir in brandy and rum. Cover and chill 8 hours.
Place chilled mixture in punch bowl; gradually add cream and milk. Beat egg whites in large bowl until soft peaks form. Gradually add 1/4 cup sugar. Beat until stiff. Fold whites into chilled mixture. Sprinkle with nutmeg and toast the solstice.
(3 quarts)

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