betty's famous eggnog

ingredients

• servings: 24
• 12 eggs, separated
• 4 1/2 cups white sugar
• 1 (750 milliliter) bottle bourbon
• 1/2 (750 milliliter) bottle dark
• 1 1/2 quarts whipping cream
• 2 cups half-and-half (or whole milk)
• 1 1/2 cups
• 1 tablespoon ground nutmeg, for garnish

recipe

preparation time: 30 mins ready time: 2 hrs 30 mins


• beat the eggs and sugar together in a very large bowl until thick and light-colored. stir in the bourbon and , mixing until sugar has dissolved. let stand about 1 hour.
• meanwhile, whip the egg whites in a separate bowl until stiff peaks form.
• stir the whipping cream and half and half into the egg yolk mixture until thoroughly blended. slowly stir in the . fold in the egg whites, blending evenly. cover and refrigerate two hours before serving. may be stored in the refrigerator up to one week.
• serve in small cups or glasses dusted with a pinch of nutmeg.