Ingredients

  • 1 doz. eggs
  • 1/2 tsp. cream of tartar
  • 1 pt. whipping cream
  • 2 c. granulated sugar
  • 1 pt. coffee cream or 1 tsp. cream
  • 1/2 gal. milk
  • 1 tsp. vanilla
  • 1 dash nutmeg
  • 1 c. light rum

Method

  • Separate egg whites from yolks.
  • Beat whites until they become stiff; add cream of tartar to hold them and set aside.
  • Beat whipping cream until it begins to thicken, then gradually add 1 tablespoon of sugar and set aside.
  • Beat egg yolks until blended; gradually add the coffee or light cream; when eggs become lite lemon color, add remaining sugar, next milk, vanilla, nutmeg and rum.
  • Mix continually.
  • Carefully pour this into punch bowl and gently fold in whipped cream and egg whites.