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Ingredients

  • 1 doz. eggs, separated
  • 3 c. sugar, divided
  • 1 tsp. nutmeg
  • 1 qt. half and half
  • 1 pt. whiskey or rum (optional, more or less to taste)
  • 1 pt. whipping cream
  • nutmeg

Method

  • Separate eggs and stir yolks with whiskey or rum, 2 cups of sugar and 1 teaspoon nutmeg.
  • Let mixture "ripen" in refrigerator 12 to 24 hours.
  • Just before serving, add half and half to mixture.
  • Beat egg whites, adding remaining 1 cup sugar while beating; beat until sugar is dissolved and whites are firm.
  • In separate bowl, whip cream.
  • Fold egg whites and whipped cream into yolk mixture.
  • Sprinkle with nutmeg.
  • Serves 25.