Eggnog⚓︎
Based on A Luxurious and Strong Eggnog Recipe in the Washington Post
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Ingredients⚓︎
- 6 large egg yolks
- 2 cups (8 ounces) confectioners’ sugar
- 1 cup light rum
- 1 quart heavy cream or half-and-half
- 1 cup cognac or Asbach brandy
- 1/2 cup orange liqueur, such as Grand Marnier or Cointreau
- Freshly grated nutmeg, for garnish
Recipe⚓︎
- In a large bowl, beat the egg yolks with a whisk until light in color. Gradually whisk in the confectioners’ sugar and then the rum
- Refrigerate, uncovered, for 1 hour to dispel the eggy taste
- Whisking constantly, add the heavy cream or half-and-half, cognac and orange liqueur
- Refrigerate, covered, for at least 3 hours
- Serve, garnishing each cup with freshly grated nutmeg
Notes⚓︎
- See the original recipe for a cooked variant