RICH EGGNOG

Rich Eggnog image

Provided by Florence Fabricant

Time 2h10m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

3 eggs
1/2 cup sugar
1 1/2 cups whole or lowfat milk
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg, plus additional for garnish
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup dark rum or bourbon
1/4 cup brandy
1 cup heavy cream, softly whipped

Steps:

Whisk the eggs and sugar together in a heavy saucepan until well blended. Whisk in the milk. Place over medium heat and cook, stirring constantly with a wooden spoon until the mixture thickens and steam starts rising. The mixture should register 140 degrees on an instant-read or candy thermometer.
Strain into a bowl. Stir in the nutmeg, vanilla, rum or bourbon and brandy. Cover and refrigerate until chilled, about two hours.
Fold in the whipped cream and serve, sprinkled with a little nutmeg, or refrigerate until ready to serve.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 252, UnsaturatedFat 5 grams, Carbohydrate 16 grams, Fat 14 grams, Protein 4 grams, SaturatedFat 8 grams, Sodium 54 milligrams, Sugar 16 grams, TransFat 0 grams