Eggnogs (Two different recipes)
#1 - don't drive after this one
12 egg yolks
12 egg whites
1 lb. confectioner's sugar
2 cups dark rum, brandy, bourbon, or rye
2 to 4 cups of liquor
2 quarts whipping cream
1 cup peach brandy
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Beat egg yolks, confectioner's sugar.
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Add very slowly, beating constantly the dark rum, brandy,
bourbon, or rye.
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Let mixture stand covered for 1 hour.
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Mix, beating constantly, other liquor, whipping cream,
peach brandy.
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Cover and refrigerate for 3 hours.
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Beat egg whites until stiff.
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Fold egg whites lightly into the other ingredients.
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Serve sprinkled with fresh nutmeg or cinnamon to taste.
#2 - don't drive after this one either
8 eggs, separated
3/4 cup sugar (divided)
1 pint heavy whipping cream
1 pint milk
5 ounces rum
8 ounces brandy
nutmeg
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Beat egg yolks with 1/2 cup sugar
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Pour into a saucepan add cream and milk.
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Cook over low heat, until reaches 160 F, stirring constantly
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Place pan in bowl of cool water, allow to cool
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Add rum and brandy, mix well
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Beat egg whites until stiff.
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Fold egg whites lightly into the other ingredients
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Refrigerate until thoroughly chilled
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Serve sprinkled with nutmeg
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