Ingredients

  • 3 eggs
  • ½ cup sugar
  • 1 ½ cups whole or lowfat milk
  • ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg, plus additional for garnish
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ½ cup dark rum or bourbon
  • ¼ cup brandy
  • 1 cup heavy cream, softly whipped
  • Nutritional Information
    • Nutritional analysis per serving (8 servings)

      248 calories; 13 grams fat; 7 grams saturated fat; 0 grams trans fat; 3 grams monounsaturated fat; 0 grams polyunsaturated fat; 15 grams carbohydrates; 0 grams dietary fiber; 15 grams sugars; 4 grams protein; 112 milligrams cholesterol; 58 milligrams sodium

    • Note: Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available data.

8 servings

Preparation

  1. Whisk the eggs and sugar together in a heavy saucepan until well blended. Whisk in the milk. Place over medium heat and cook, stirring constantly with a wooden spoon until the mixture thickens and steam starts rising. The mixture should register 140 degrees on an instant-read or candy thermometer.
  2. Strain into a bowl. Stir in the nutmeg, vanilla, rum or bourbon and brandy. Cover and refrigerate until chilled, about two hours.
  3. Fold in the whipped cream and serve, sprinkled with a little nutmeg, or refrigerate until ready to serve.

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