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BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - Eggnog is found on many tables in Cajun Country during the Christmas season. Many believe that the “nog” in eggnog comes from the word “noggin,” a small wooden mug in which the drink was served.

Prep Time: 1½ Hours

Yields: 12–15 Servings

Ingredients:

2 eggs, separated

2 quarts heavy whipping cream

1 pound powdered sugar

2 tbsps pure vanilla extract

1 cup dark rum

1 cup bourbon

¼ tsp allspice

Pinch cloves

Freshly grated nutmeg for garnish

Method:

In a heavy-bottomed saucepot, heat cream to 190°F. Do not boil or allow the cream to form a skin on top. Place egg yolks in an electric mixer and beat for 2–3 minutes or until light and fluffy. Slowly add powdered sugar, beating constantly until the mixture has a ribbon-like texture. Thoroughly blend in vanilla, rum, and bourbon. Pour in approximately 1 quart of hot cream while blending slowly to temper yolks. Slowly pour the egg mixture into the pot of cream, whisking constantly. Allow standing covered for approximately 1 hour to blend flavors. Add allspice and cloves. Refrigerate the mixture for a minimum of 3 hours. When ready to serve, whisk egg whites until stiff but not dry. Using a rubber spatula, fold the whites into the eggnog mixture. Pour into a serving bowl and sprinkle with nutmeg.

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