Eggnog

This appears to be a pretty traditional eggnog, I'm recording it here mainly for the proportions I like.

Ingredients

For 12 servings

  • 6 eggs, separated
  • 1/8 tsp salt
  • 3/4 cup sugar
  • 1 1/2 cups Dark rum or brandy
  • 4 cups milk
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/2 tsp nutmeg, ground, OR 1/8 tsp mace
  • 1/4 cup sugar
  • 1 1/2 cups whipping cream
  • nutmeg

Steps

  1. Beat egg yolks with salt and 1/2 cup sugar until they form a ribbon.
  2. Slowly beat in the spirit, then the milk. Slow the beater as it becomes more liquid, to avoid splashing. Add vanilla and nutmeg.
  3. Refrigerate overnight in a sealed container to let flavours blend and mature.
  4. Just before serving, whip the egg whites with the 1/4 cup sugar until stiff and fold into the milk mixture. Whip the cream until stiff and fold it into the mixture.

Serve in a punch bowl. Ladle into cups and grate a small sprinkle of nutmeg on top. The nutmeg is important as the aroma accentuates the flavour when drinking.

Dish Types
Beverages