Southerners Specialty Eggnog Recipes

Steps:

• Place a greased 9-in. springform pan on a double thickness of heavy-duty foil (about 18 in. square). Securely wrap foil around pan. , In a small bowl, combine the cracker crumbs, sugar and butter. Press onto the bottom of pan. Place on a baking sheet. Bake at 325° for 10 minutes. Cool on a wire rack., In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese, sugar and flour until smooth. Add eggs; beat on low speed just until combined. Gradually stir in the eggnog, extract and nutmeg. Pour filling over crust., Place springform pan in a larger baking pan; add 1 in. of hot water to larger pan. , Bake at 325° until center is just set and top appears dull, 45-50 minutes. Remove springform pan from water bath. Cool on a wire rack for 10 minutes. Loosen sides from pan with a knife; cool 1 hour longer. Refrigerate overnight, covering when completely cooled. If desired, top with whipped cream, then sprinkle with nutmeg.

Steps:

• Combine pudding mix, sugar, and 1/4 cup of the milk in a 2-quart saucepan.
• Add slighly beaten egg yolks and blend well.
• Then add remaining milk; mix well.
• Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until mixture comes to a full boil, about 10 minutes.
• Cool.
• Beat egg whites until stiff peaks form; fold into cooled pudding mixture.
• Add vanilla and brandy; then chill several hours.
• Just before serving, whip the cream.
• Spoon onto eggnog and sprinkle with nutmeg.

Steps:

• Whip yolks until yellow and thick.
• Add sugar gradually, blending as you go, until thick and well-blended (on high in the mixer).
• Add half-and-half little-by-little. Add vanilla, nutmeg and alcohol. Blend well.
• Beat whites of eggs until stiff peaks form.
• Add to yolk mixture. Strain into pitcher and serve.
• NOTES : You may increase the vanilla up to 1 tablespoon and the alcohol up to 1 cup, as desired.