Eggnog Mousse

Name: Eggnog Mousse
Ingredients: 3 each egg yolks; 1/2 cup sugar; 1 package gelatin, unflavored unflavored; 3 tablespoons dark rum; 2 tablespoons brandy; 2 cups whipped cream; 1/2 cup sugar; 1 1/2 teaspoons nutmeg freshly ground; 2 teaspoons vanilla extract; 3 each egg whites

10 ingredients

9 steps

Ingredients

3 each egg yolks
1/2 cup sugar
1 package gelatin, unflavored unflavored
3 tablespoons dark rum
2 tablespoons brandy
2 cups whipped cream
1/2 cup sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons nutmeg freshly ground
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
3 each egg whites

Directions

1

Beat egg yolks and 1/2 cup sugar in stainless-steel bowl over hot water on top half of double boiler until they lighten in color and become fluffy (about 2 minutes).
2

Add gelatin that has been softened in rum and brandy to egg mixture and continue beating for another minute.
3

Remove mixture from heat and refrigerate for 10 minutes.
4

Meanwhile, whip cream, 1/2 cup sugar, nutmeg, and vanilla together.
5

Beat egg whites until they form firm peaks.
6

Fold whipped cream into chilled gelatin mixture, mixing thoroughly.
7

Carefully fold in egg whites.
8

Chill for 4 to 6 hours.
9

Garnish with crushed peppermint candies.