A-One Eggnog

Description
Purchased from the Roberts Estate in Dayton, Ohio in 1988. Dated 1949. Tried and true, this one is yummy with a capital Y.

Ingredients

 * 8 eggs
 * 1 cup granulated sugar
 * 2 cups heavy whipping cream
 * 1-cup light rum
 * 1-cup brandy
 * 1-teaspoon vanilla
 * 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
 * 1 teaspoon freshly ground nutmeg

Directions

 * 1) Separate egg whites and yolks.
 * 2) Place yolks in large mixing bowl and whites in small mixing bowl.
 * 3) Beat yolks at medium speed then gradually add granulated sugar.
 * 4) Speed may be increased to bring to fluffy texture, mix thoroughly.
 * 5) Set aside.
 * 6) Clean and dry beaters and then beat whites until they form stiff peaks.
 * 7) Set aside.
 * 8) Clean and dry beaters and beat whipping cream, adding the powdered sugar and vanilla.
 * 9) When at a thick consistency, set aside.
 * 10) Place yolks and Sugar mixture under beaters and bring back to frothy consistency.
 * 11) Slowly add the cup of rum and cup of brandy.
 * 12) Fold in egg whites and whipping cream.
 * 13) Do not beat more than necessary.
 * 14) Remove from bowl and pour into serving glasses.
 * 15) Top with freshly ground nutmeg.

Contributed by
Cat's Recipes Y-Group