Christmas Eggnog

• 10 Egg; separated
• 1 3/4 c Sugar
• 4 c Milk; scalded
• 1/2 pt Cream, whipping; whipped
• 1/2 c Brandy
• 1/4 c Rum, light
• 1 ds Vanilla; (opt)
• 1 ds Nutmeg, ground

Instructions

1. 1

   Beat egg yolks.

2. 2

   Combine yolks and sugar in the top of a double boiler; gradually add milk.

3. 3

   Cook, stirring constantly, until mixture coats a spoon.

4. 4

   Remove from heat; chill well. Beat egg whites until stiff; fold egg whites and whipped cream into custard.

5. 5

   Stir in the brandy and rum.

6. 6

   Chill several hours.

7. 7

   Add vanilla, if desired, and sprinkle with nutmeg. -- Our Best Recipes vol.

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