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Prep Time: 25 Minutes Cook Time: 0 Minutes |
Ready In: 25 Minutes Servings: 16 |
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Lemon-lime soda gives this rich beverage a delicate flavor. Even people who don't care for eggnog won't be able to resist a creamy glassful. It's a hit at our Christmas parties. Lorrie Sexauer, DeSoto, Texas Ingredients:
4 cups half-and-half cream, divided |
6 eggs, lightly beaten |
1/2 cup sugar |
3 teaspoons vanilla extract |
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg, optional |
4 cups heavy whipping cream |
6 to 8 cups lemon-lime soda, chilled |
1 quart vanilla ice cream |
1/2 cup chopped maraschino cherries |
Directions:
1. In a saucepan, combine 2 cups half-and-half cream, eggs and sugar. Cook and stir over medium heat until mixture reaches 160° or is thick enough to coat a metal spoon, about 9 minutes. Remove from the heat; stir in vanilla, nutmeg if desired and remaining half-and-half. Cover and refrigerate for at least 3 hours.
2. Pour into a punch bowl. Stir in whipping cream and soda. Top with scoops of ice cream and sprinkle with cherries. Serve immediately. Yield: about 4 quarts.
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