Description
We have this every Christmas. It is a nice, thick, and delicious treat.
Ingredients
- 6 whole Eggs, Separated
- ½ cups Sugar
- 1 pint Half-and-half
- 1 pint Rum (optional)
- 2 pints Whipping Cream (or 4 Half Pints)
- Nutmeg, For Topping
- Candy Cane, For Garnish
Preparation
Beat eggs yolks till light. Add sugar and half-and-half. Fold in rum slowly.
Clean beaters. Whip cream until almost stiff. Fold into egg mixture.
Clean beaters. Whip egg whites in a chilled bowl until stiff peaks form. Fold into the mixture.
Top with nutmeg and serve with a candy cane.
Notes:
Cleaning the beaters is an extremely important step. Please do not overlook it!
This can be made without the rum! In fact, we kids had it rum-free all of the time!
