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