LUSCIOUS EGGNOG

Luscious Eggnog image

When serving, keep the bowl of eggnog resting in a bowl of ice to keep it well chilled!

Provided by Carolyn

Categories Drinks Recipes Eggnog Recipes

Time 1h30m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

3 eggs, lightly beaten
⅓ cup white sugar
salt to taste
2 ½ cups milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup heavy cream
2 tablespoons confectioners' sugar
½ teaspoon vanilla extract
½ cup rum
2 drops yellow food coloring
1 pinch ground nutmeg

Steps:

In a heavy saucepan, combine eggs, white sugar, and salt; gradually stir in milk. Stirring constantly, cook for 10 to 15 minutes over medium heat, until mixture just coats a metal spoon. Remove from heat, and stir in 1 teaspoon vanilla extract. Place saucepan over ice water until custard cools, and then refrigerate until chilled.
In a chilled bowl, combine heavy cream, confectioners' sugar, and 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract. Beat until stiff peaks form. Stir in rum and yellow food coloring. Fold whipped cream mixture into the cooled custard. Pour into serving bowl, and sprinkle with nutmeg. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 147 calories, Carbohydrate 11.9 g, Cholesterol 37.5 mg, Fat 10 g, Fiber 0 g, Protein 2.5 g, SaturatedFat 6.3 g, Sodium 34.1 mg, Sugar 11.2 g