Title: Traditional Holiday Eggnog
Categories: Holiday Beverages Alcohol
Yield: 12 Servings

6		Eggs, separated
1/4	ts	Salt
2/3	c	Powdered fruit sugar
2 1/2	c	Light cream
1	c	Milk
1	c	Rum or brandy
1 1/4	c	Heavy cream
		Freshly grated nutmeg

Beat the egg whites and salt together until frothy. Gradually beat in the sugar and continue beating until stiff peakes form.

Beat the egg yolks until light. Gradually add the remaining sugar, beating until thick and lemon color.

Beating constantly, very slowly add the light cream, milk and spirit to the egg yolk mixture.

Whip the heavy cream until soft peaks form. Fold the whipped cream and stiff egg whites into the egg yolk and cream mixture.

Chill thoroughly. Sprinkle with nutmeg before serving.

Yields about 12 servings.

From the book "Canadian Christmas Cooking" by Rose Murray

From: Alan Burgstahler Date: 11-23-97 (17:05) The Once And Future Legend (9) Recipes

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