This is THE glass of every holiday party and Christmas Eve, and this one is perfect! Creamy, sweet, foamy, light on the palate despite all the cream, with just enough dark rum to warm you up. Cinnamon, vanilla and ground nutmeg do the rest. Serve it in nice glasses with a cinnamon stick and watch your guests ask for more before they’ve finished the first one.<\/p>\n
Most recipes stop at the yolk custard. This one goes further, the way it used to be done: the yolks cook gently in spiced milk, then right before serving, stiffly whipped egg whites get folded into the cold mixture. That’s what gives it the foamy, light, almost airy texture you never get from the carton at the grocery store.<\/p>\n
That’s the only real rule in this recipe. Once the yolks go into the hot milk, you stir over low heat for 7 to 8 minutes, until the custard coats the back of the spoon. If it boils, even for a second, the yolks seize into lumps and you have sweet scrambled eggs. Take your time, keep the heat low, and don’t walk away from the pot.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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