XMAS RECIPES

EGGNOG




INGREDIENTS
6 large eggs, separated
1/4 cup sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
6 cups whole milk or half-and-half
1 cup rum, brandy or bourbon
Freshly grated nutmeg, to taste

METHOD
Using electric mixer, beat egg yolks in large bowl until pale. Gradually beat in sugar. Stir in vanilla and milk. Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.
Mix rum or whiskey (for adults only) into eggnog mixture. Using electric mixer, beat egg whites in large bowl until stiff peaks form. Gently fold 1/3 of egg whites into eggnog mixture. Fold in remaining whites. Sprinkle with freshly grated nutmeg and serve.

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