Creamy Egg Nog
The best way to quelch your winter drink craving! Add whipped cream for extra flare and flavor.
Ingredients
- 5 Large Utopihen eggs Separated
- 2/3 cup Sugar Divided
- 2 1/2 cups Whole-Fat Milk
- 1 tbsp Dark Rum
- 1 tbsp Brandy
- 3/4 cup Heavy Cream
- 1/2 tsp Freshly Grated Nutmeg
Instructions
- Bring several cups of water to a simmer in a medium pan to create a waterbath. Place the egg yolks in a medium bowl and place over the pan of simmering water.
- Whisk in 1/3 cup of sugar. Continue whisking until the mixture looks pale yellow and has thickened, about 4-5 minutes.
- Add the milk, brandy, rum and nutmeg to the egg mixture and whisk to combine. Pour mixture into a large bowl and set aside.
- In the bowl of a mixer, fitted with a whisk attachment, whisk egg whites and remaining sugar to a soft peak stage. They should hold their shape but are not stiff.
- Fold the egg whites into the egg yolk mixture. Whisk heavy cream in a medium bowl until it thickens and fold into the egg mixture.
- Refrigerate thoroughly, at least 1 hour, and whisk just before serving.
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