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Eggnog I
 
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Prep Time: 20 Minutes
Cook Time: 0 Minutes
Ready In: 20 Minutes
Servings: 5
Sugar and milk are beaten into egg yolks over heat and then chilled before adding rum and whipped cream in this recipe for the traditional holiday beverage.
Ingredients:
2 egg yolks
1/4 cup white sugar
1 pinch salt
2 cups milk
2 tablespoons rum
1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
1 pinch ground nutmeg
Directions:
1. In the top of a double boiler, whisk together the egg yolks, sugar and salt. Add milk and mix well.
2. Stir frequently and cook over hot water until mixture thickens to coat a metal spoon.
3. Mix in rum and chill.
4. Beat whipping cream until stiff peaks form. Fold into chilled egg mixture, pour into glasses and top with freshly grated nutmeg.
By RecipeOfHealth.com