Homemade Rum Egg Nog Recipe

 

What is Christmas without all the wonderful scents and warmth of Christmas goodies? Here is a wonderful holiday treat that will warm the cockles of your heartwith friends and family:

Ingredients

• 6 Egg yolks
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla
• ground Nutmeg
• 1/4 cup Sugar
• 1/4 teaspoon Salt
• 2 cups Milk
• 1 cup Whipping Cream
• 1/2 cup Light Rum
• 6 Egg whites
• 1/2 cup Bourbon Whiskey
• 1/4 cup Sugar

How to make Rum Egg Nog

In a small mixer bowl beat egg yolks till blended. Gradually add 1/4 cup sugar, beating at high speed till thick and lemon colored.

Stir in milk, stir in rum, bourbon, vanilla, and salt. Chill thoroughly. Whip cream. Wash beaters well. In a large mixer bowl beat egg whites till soft peaks form.

Gradually add remaining 1/4 cup sugar, beating to stiff peaks. Fold yolk mixture and whipped cream into egg whites. Serve immediately.

Sprinkle nutmeg over each serving. Serve in a punch bowl or another big bowl.

NOTE: For a nonalcoholic eggnog, prepare Eggnog as above, except omit the bourbon and rum and increase the milk to 3 cups.