Grandpas Alcoholic Eggnog Flemish Style Recipes

GRANDPA'S ALCOHOLIC EGGNOG (FLEMISH STYLE)

Steps:

• mix the yolks until they look pale yellow (rubban)
• add the cans of condensed milk constantly stirring.
• Add the alchohol or liquor.
• Add sugar syrup carefully (keep stirring)
• Add essence (vanilla or rhum or both)
• Pour in a glass jar and let it rest in the fridge until thickend. Store in the fridge.
• This eggnog is eaten with a spoon out of small glasses. You can also put it on icecream, cakes... Pour it in small glass jars as a Christmas present Use the egg whites to make a big Pavlova, or small meringue tarts When kept in the fridge it will last a few weeks. If you don't have any vanilla (rhum) essence you can add a glass of rhum, whisky to the alcohol. But than use a little less alcohol.

EGGNOG I

Steps:

• Beat eggs; mix in condensed milk, vanilla, quart of milk and salt.
• Beat the whipping cream until soft peaks form. Fold in to egg and milk mixture and sprinkle with nutmeg. Serve chilled.

GRANDFATHER KELLY'S EGGNOG

Steps:

• Beat the egg whites until soft peaks form. Add 6 tablespoons of the sugar, one spoon at a time, beating until stiff, but not dry. Transfer to a gallon container or punch bowl. Beat the egg yolks and ¾ cup sugar in a large bowl until pale yellow and a slowly dissolving ribbon forms when the beater is lifted. Fold gently into the egg whites. Beat the whipping cream until soft peaks form. Add to the egg mixture and fold together gently. Gently stir in the milk, then gently stir in the bourbon and rum. Cover and refrigerate overnight. Just before serving, gently fold together to recombine. Top with freshly grated nutmeg.
• From Bon Appetit magazine.

NON-ALCOHOLIC EGGNOG

Steps:

• Put the vanilla seeds in a large bowl. Add the egg yolks and sugar syrup, and beat with an electric whisk until pale, about 2-3 mins. Add the cream and milk, and beat again until just combined.
• Fill a large jug with ice, then strain in the eggnog mixture. Stir gently until the outside of the jug feels cold, then pour the eggnog into tumblers to serve.