Tuesday, August 24, 2010

Eggnog Ice Cream

6 eggs, separated
10 tablespoons sugar
Pinch of salt
1/4 cup brandy
1/4 cup rum
2 tablespoons dry sherry
1 cup milk
2 cup heavy cream
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg, freshly grated

Cook the egg yolks, sugar, salt, brandy, rum and sherry in a double boiler until very light and thickened. Remove from heat, add the milk and cream; cool. Beat the egg whites until stiff; fold them in the cream mixture. Pour into an ice cream machine and process according to manufacturer's directions. Sprinkle with nutmeg before serving.

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