Fannies Christmas Egg Nog
Servings 8 1/2 cup servings
Ingredients
- ⅓ cup sugar
- 2 egg yolks - (save the whites)
- ¼ tsp Fleur de Sel
- 4 cups milk
- 2 egg whites
- 3 tbsp sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1-2 tsp rum extract (Optional)
- Nutmeg, fresh ground or dried to taste
Instructions
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1. In a medium size saucepan whisk 1/3 cup sugar into the egg yolks. Add salt, stir in the milk.
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2. Cook over medium heat stirring constantly until the mixture coats the spoon. Take off the
stove and cool.
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3. When the mixture is cool beat the egg whites in a medium size bowl with an electric mixer
until foamy then gradually add 3 Tablespoons sugar beating until soft peaks form. Add this to
the cooled custard and mix thoroughly. Add vanilla and rum if using it.
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4. Pour into a large mason jar or pitcher and let chill for 3 to 4 hours before serving. (the longer
it sits in the fridge the better)
Stir the egg nog and pour into a punch bowl or into small glasses or cups. Sprinkle with nutmeg
to taste.
