Egg Nog

By á-176348

Welcome holiday guests with a cup of rich homemade egg nog laced with both brandy and rum and garnished with whipped cream and nutmeg.

Ingredients

• 6 large eggs, lightly beaten
• 3/4 cup sugar
• 2 cups milk
• 1 cup brandy
• 1/4 cup rum
• 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
• 2 cups whipping cream
• Garnishes: whipped cream, grated fresh nutmeg

Preparation

Step 1

Stir together egg and sugar in a large saucepan; gradually stir in milk. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, 18 to 20 minutes or until mixture thickens and coats a metal spoon. Remove from heat; stir in brandy, rum, and vanilla. Cover and chill 8 hours.

Beat whipping cream at high speed with an electric mixer until soft peaks form; fold into chilled egg mixture. Garnish, if desired.