Toasted Coconut Nog

Description

Source: Christmas With Southern Living 2003 - Southern Living

Rum, bourbon, and coconut milk lend tropical flair to time-honored eggnog. This recipes doubles easily for a party.

Ingredients

• 4 egg yolks
• 2 (13.5-ounce) cans coconut milk
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 teaspoon almond extract
• 1/3 cup Malibu rum
• 1/3 cup bourbon
• 1 cup whipping cream
• Ground nutmeg
• Toasted sweetened flaked coconut

Directions

1. Whisk together first 3 ingredients in a heavy saucepan.
2. Cook over medium heat, stirring often, 5 to 6 minutes or to 160°.
3. Remove from heat, and stir in flavorings.
4. Place plastic wrap directly over surface, and chill at least 4 hours.
5. Stir in rum and bourbon.
6. Beat whipping cream at medium speed with an electric mixer until soft peaks form; fold into nog
7. Sprinkle each serving with nutmeg and, if desired, toasted coconut.

Yield: about 7 cups