Eggnog Mousse


 * serves 4 to 6

Ingredients

 * 3 	 	egg yolks
 * 1/2 	cup 	Sugar
 * 1 	pack 	unflavored gelatin
 * 3 	tbsp 	dark rum
 * 2 	tbsp 	brandy
 * 2 	cup 	whipping cream
 * 1/2 	cup 	Sugar
 * 1 1/2 	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. Chill for 4-6 hours.
 * 8) Garnish with crushed peppermint candies.