Eggnog Mousse

Description

 * serves 4 to 6

Ingredients

 * 3 egg yolks
 * ½ cup sugar
 * 1 pack unflavored gelatin
 * 3 tbsp dark rum
 * 2 tbsp brandy
 * 2 cup whipping cream
 * ½ cup sugar
 * 1½ tsp freshly ground nutmeg
 * 2 tsp vanilla
 * 3 egg whites

Garnish

 * Peppermint candies, crushed

Directions

 * 1) Beat egg yolks and ½ cup sugar in stainless-steel bowl over hot water on top half of double boiler until they lighten in color and become fluffy (about 2 minutes).
 * 2) Add gelatin that has been softened in rum and brandy to egg mixture and continue beating for another minute.
 * 3) Remove mixture from heat and refrigerate for 10 minutes.
 * 4) Meanwhile, whip cream, ½ cup sugar, nutmeg, and vanilla together.
 * 5) Beat egg whites until they form firm peaks.
 * 6) Fold whipped cream into chilled gelatin mixture, mixing thoroughly.
 * 7) Carefully fold in egg whites.
 * 8) Chill for 4 – 6 hours.
 * 9) Garnish with crushed peppermint candies.