Rum Kissed Eggnog Food

EGGNOG (SPIKED WITH RUM)

Steps:

• Mix egg yolks, 2 cups sugar, rum, and nutmeg together in a large bowl. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate 8 hours to overnight to "cure."
• Beat egg whites and remaining 1 cup sugar in a bowl using an electric mixer until firm peaks form. Fold in heavy cream. Fold in the egg yolk mixture. Beat in half-and-half until well combined. Pour into lidded jars or containers, refrigerate, and shake before serving.

TRADITIONAL RUM EGGNOG RECIPE

Steps:

• Gather the ingredients.
• Separate the egg into two bowls.
• With a hand mixer , beat the yolk until creamy.
• Beat the egg white with 1 teaspoon sugar until soft peaks form.
• Slowly fold the egg white and yolk together using a spoon.
• In a separate bowl, beat the cream with the vanilla and almond extracts and the remaining 1 teaspoon of sugar until stiff peaks form. Add the rum and stir gently.
• Slowly fold the cream into the egg mixture.
• Serve immediately over ice, if you like, in a punch or martini glass .
• Garnish with grated nutmeg and cinnamon .

RUM EGGNOG SAUCE

Steps:

• In a 4 cup glass measure, blend the eggnog and cornstarch until smooth.
• Microwave uncovered at high for 4 - 5 minutes, until mixture comes to a boil and thickens, stirring twice.
• Cover and let cool slightly; refrigerate until cold.
• In a bowl, beat whipping cream until soft peaks form; beat in rum or brandy.
• Fold into eggnog mixture until smooth.
• Refrigerate sauce until ready to serve.