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I found this recipe in the December '94 Vegetarian

I found this recipe in the December '94 Vegetarian is built on Low Fat Eggnog, Sugar, Egg Whites, Water, and Cream Of Tartar. Serves 8. Scale it up or down for the number of people at the table.

Ingredients

• Low Fat Eggnog
• 1 cup
• 4
• 1/3 cup
• 1/4 tsp
• 4 cup
• 2 tsp
• 1/2

Method (preview)

1. 1

   Combine sugar, egg whites, water and cream of tartar in a large not-aluminum metal bowl; whisk to blend.

2. 2

   Set bowl over a pan of simmering water, taking care that the bowl does not touch the water.

3. 3

   Beat with an electric mixer on medium about 10 minutes, until mixture registers 140 degress on a candy thermometer and is very thick and fluffy.

4. 4

   Continue to beat 3 more minutes; remove from heat and beat until mixture has cooled slightly.

5. 5

   Pour milk and vanilla into another large bowl.

6. 6

   Add egg white mixture and brandy or rum; combine gently with a whisk.

7. 7

   Serve well-chilled and dusted with Nutmeg. (Nog will separate when standing, but is easily recombined by whisking.) Serves 8