Eggnog Mousse

== Description ==
* serves 4 to 6
== Ingredients ==
* 3 egg yolks
* ½ cup sugar
* 1 pack unflavored gelatin
* 3 tbsp dark rum
* 2 tbsp brandy
* 2 cup whipping cream
* ½ cup sugar
* 1½ tsp freshly ground nutmeg
* 2 tsp vanilla
* 3 egg whites
=== Garnish ===
* Peppermint candies, crushed
== Directions ==
# Beat egg yolks and ½ 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).
# Add gelatin that has been softened in rum and brandy to egg mixture and continue beating for another minute.
# Remove mixture from heat and refrigerate for 10 minutes.
# Meanwhile, whip cream, ½ cup sugar, nutmeg, and vanilla together.
# Beat egg whites until they form firm peaks.
# Fold whipped cream into chilled gelatin mixture, mixing thoroughly.
# Carefully fold in egg whites.
# Chill for 4 – 6 hours.
# Garnish with crushed peppermint candies.
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Category:Christmas Desserts
Category:Mousse Recipes
Category:Dark rum Recipes
Category:Brandy Recipes
Category:Gelatin Recipes
Category:Heavy cream Recipes
Category:Egg yolk Recipes
Category:Egg white Recipes