Traditional Eggnog

Time

Yield

20 cups

Ingredients

Ingredients

12 egg whites, large
1 cup granulated sugar (250 mL)
12 egg yolks, large
1/2 tsp. salt (2 mL)
3 cups whipping cream (750 mL)
2 tbsp. granulated sugar (30 mL)
1 tbsp. vanilla (15 mL)
7 cups milk (1.75 mL)
2 cups light rum (500 mL)
1 cup whiskey (rye or
250 mL)
Nutmeg, sprinkle

Instructions

Beat egg whites in large bowl until they start to thicken. Gradually add 1 cup sugar. Beat until thick.

In second large bowl beat egg yolks and salt until thick. Add egg whites. Beat until mixed and thick.

In third large bowl beat cream until it starts to thicken. Add 2 tbsp. sugar and vanilla. Beat until thick. Add egg mixture slowly as you stir in.

Add milk, rum and whiskey, beating continually. Chill. Serve in a punch bowl or a pitcher. Garnish with a sprinkle of nutmeg and if you wish garnish top of bowl with green and red maraschino cherries.

Makes 20 cups.

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Author's Comments

Creamy, foamy layer on top. Just stir a bit if it lessens.

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