Name: Betty's Famous Eggnog
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 30 min
Yield: 24
Ingredients: Eggs, separated - 12; White sugar - 4 ½ cups; Bourbon - 1 (750 milliliter) bottle; Dark rum - ½ (750 milliliter) bottle; Whipping cream - 1 ½ quarts; Half-and-half (or whole milk) - 2 cups; Brandy - 1 ½ cups; Ground nutmeg, for garnish - 1 tablespoon

Ingredients for - Betty's Famous Eggnog

1. Eggs, separated 12

2. White sugar 4 ½ cups

3. Bourbon 1 (750 milliliter) bottle

4. Dark rum ½ (750 milliliter) bottle

5. Whipping cream 1 ½ quarts

6. Half-and-half (or whole milk) 2 cups

7. Brandy 1 ½ cups

8. Ground nutmeg, for garnish 1 tablespoon

How to cook deliciously - Betty's Famous Eggnog

1 . Stage

Beat the eggs and sugar together in a very large bowl until thick and light-colored. Stir in the bourbon and rum, mixing until sugar has dissolved. Let stand about 1 hour.

2 . Stage

Meanwhile, whip the egg whites in a separate bowl until stiff peaks form.

3 . Stage

Stir the whipping cream and half and half into the egg yolk mixture until thoroughly blended. Slowly stir in the brandy. Fold in the egg whites, blending evenly. Cover and refrigerate two hours before serving. May be stored in the refrigerator up to one week.

4 . Stage

Serve in small cups or glasses dusted with a pinch of nutmeg.