Eggnog

* Exported from MasterCook II *

Eggnog

Recipe By : Leslie Land (Dallas Morning News)
Serving Size : 6 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Beverages

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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4 cups skim milk
2 large eggs plus 2 egg whites
1/2 cup sugar
1 tablespoon vanilla
1/4 cup dark rum or brandy -- optional
Freshly grated nutmeg

Heat milk in heavy saucepan until steaming. Whisk together eggs, egg
whites and sugar in bowl. Gradually whisk in hot milk. Return mixture to
saucepan and cook over medium heat, stirring constantly with wooden spoon, 4
to 6 minutes, or until custard thickens enough to coat spoon. Do not
overcook or custard will curdle.
Immediately remove from heat and pour through strainer into bowl. Stir
in vanilla. Cover and regrigerate overnight, or until chilled. Before
serving, pour half of custard into blender. Add 2 ice cubes and half of
rum. Blend until frothy. Pour into glasses and sprinkle nutmeg over top.
Repeat with remaining custard and rum.

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NOTES : Note on clipping: Homemade eggnog is too good to be a holiday-only
treat. This version uses cooked eggs and so meets current safety
recommendations.