This classic holiday beverage is rich,
thick, and delicious. The recipe calls for rum extract, but if
you prefer, add the real thing to taste.
Egg Nog
- 2 large eggs
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1/8 teaspoon salt
2 cups milk
1 teaspoon rum extract
1/2 cup heavy cream, beaten until stiff
Freshly grated nutmeg
- Beat eggs, sugar, and salt in top of double
boiler or heavy pan. Add milk; mix and cook, stirring frequently,
until mixture barely coats a metal spoon. Chill.
- Stir in rum extract. Fold in stiffly beaten
whipping cream.
- Pour immediately into glasses and add
a sprinkling of nutmeg. Serve.
Makes 2 to 3 servings. Recipe can be doubled.