Desserts: Eggnog Mousse
Source of Recipe
Emily
List of Ingredients
3 Egg yolks
1/2 cup Sugar
1 pkt Unflavored gelatin
3 tbl Dark rum
2 tbl Brandy
2 cup Whipping cream
1/2 cup Sugar
1 1/2 tsp Freshly ground nutmeg
2 tsp Vanilla
3 Egg whites
GARNISH
Peppermint candies, crushed Recipe
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). 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, 1/2 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.
Serves 4 to 6
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