Eggnog

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Description

Eggnog

Ingredients

  • 12 egg yolks

  • 1 lb. confectioner's sugar

  • 2 c. dark rum, brandy, bourbon, or rye

  • 2 to 4 cups of liquor

  • 2 quarts whipping cream

  • 1 cup peach brandy, if desired

  • 8 to 12 egg whites

Instructions

Step One Preparation
Beat separately until light in color. 12 egg yolks Beat in gradually. 1 lb. confectioner's sugar Add very slowly, beating constantly. 2 c. dark rum, brandy, bourbon, or rye. Let mixture stand covered for 1 hour to dispel the "eggy" taste.

Step Two Preparation
Add, beating constantly, 2 to 4 cups of liquor 2 quarts whipping cream 1 cup peach brandy, if desired Refrigerate covered for 3 hours. Beat until stiff but not dry 8 to 12 egg whites Fold egg whites lightly into the other ingredients. Serve sprinkled with fresh nutmeg and cinnamon to taste.