HOME MADE EGG NOG

We don’t know about you, but we love egg nog. A good egg nog with an appropriate alcoholic addition is perfect for those long winter nights in front of a blazing fire, particularly after an evening spent on the local pond ice skating……….

Egg Nog
From Southern Living Magazine

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

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.

Yield: Makes 8 cups