December 17, 2010

On the Eighth Day of Christmas

Those milking maids brought me some fresh heavy cream and some lovely fresh milk, so that I could whip up a batch of Baltimore Eggnog for a party this evening. nogBaltimore Eggnog’s one of those things that even people who swear they hate it, love it.  It’s got a secret ingredient that almost no one guesses. While it’s loaded with calories, and made with un-cooked eggs, you only really have it once a year, so live a little!EGGNOG2There is no comparison between store-bought and home-made eggnog. And home-made eggnog is really pretty simple to make. Here’s my Baltimore Eggnog Recipe with the super-secret ingredient. Shhh, this is just between the two of us, so don’t let the secret out.

Baltimore Eggnog

12 eggs, separated
2 cups of superfine sugar
1 pint of brandy
½ pint of light rum
½  pint of peach brandy (the secret ingredient)
3 pints of milk
1 pint of heavy cream

Beat the egg yolks and the sugar together until thick. Slowly stir in the brandy, rum, peach brandy, milk and heavy cream. Pour into a punch bowl and chill thoroughly. Beat the egg whites until just stiff and fold gently into the eggnog. Grate a little nutmeg on top and serve in 4-ounce punch cups. Make arrangements for guests to spend the night.

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CHEERS!

7 comments:

  1. I'm looking forward to making eggnog this Christmas, so thanks for the recipe! I have to admit that, though I'm a native Baltimorean, I didn't know we had our own special recipe... Now that I've got it, I'll be sure to give it a try next week! Thanks again for sharing and Happy Holidays!

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  2. Peach brandy???? I'm not much of a peach fan so I will stick with the top secret egg nog recipe I have! I especially love the nutmeg dusting on the punch cups and all the images you've selected for this post.

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  3. Egads. I am just going to be up front here and tell you I'm stealing that baby-milk-boob picture for my blog. The only way to do an authentic antique porn Christmas! WOOOOOT!

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  4. I was reading this post yesterday, noting the recipe, enjoying myself immensely when suddenly something beautiful caught my eye across the aisle, I don't know how it happened so fast but I sure did make myself the owner of a Kirk Pewter Wine Coaster! I'm so excited to have given this to myself for Christmas, thank you for your always-engaging blog and your lovely Etsy shop, Meg!

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  5. ...love eggnog but have never made it...this will be the first year and I'm anxious to try it with the "secret ingredient"...thanks for the recipe.. maureen

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  6. Hey Megster - made the eggnog and it's a big hit...almost gone and it's only 6PM on Christmas Eve! Thanks for the recipe, Hon! I LOVE IT!!

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