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December 21, 2008. 9 Comments. Categories Christmas, co*cktails, Peggy's Favorites, Thanksgiving Dinner. Tags christmas desserts, christmas drinks, egg nog.
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Homemade Tom and Jerry Batter (Eggnog)
This recipe is a variation of a long lost recipe my mother used to make years ago. Once you have homemade batter you’ll never buy the jared stuff at the store – or commercial Egg Nog. We don’t consider this to be perfected so I encourage you to play with the spices and consistency while making it. My mother used to make this in large batches – place and refrigerate it into labeled and decorated small jars and give it as hostess gifts during the Holiday season. Note: When refrigerated the batter does separate and needs to be stirred before using.
- 12 eggs, separated
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 pound butter, room temperature
- 3 pounds confectioners’ sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1 teaspoon ground allspice
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
Directions:
Beat egg whites and salt until foamy in a large glass or metal mixing bowl until stiff peaks form. mix until the egg whites should form a sharp peak that holds its shape.
Beat the egg yolks to soft peaks in a separate bowl. Beat the butter and confectioners’ (powdered) sugar in a large bowl until light and fluffy. Add the egg yolks and vanilla to the butter mixture; mix. Stir in the nutmeg, cloves, allspice, cinnamon and the egg whites; beat until well blended. Batter can be frozen or kept in refrigerator for several weeks.
For one drink, fill a cup of hot water or warm milk with spiced rum or brandy and stir in 1 heaping tablespoon of batter (or more). Top with freshly grated nutmeg. This makes a great non-alcoholic treat too!
Update: For more information on the history of egg nog check out this article
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KatherineDecember 22, 2010 at 4:27 pm
This is outstanding, and yes, it really does take 3 lbs of sugar. Unless you have a mixer with a cover, though, I’d recommend blending the butter, egg yolks, and spices, and THEN adding the powdered sugar. Otherwise it might look like a powdered sugar explosion in your kitchen (ask me how I know).
I’ve made other variations on this – without question this is the best I’ve ever had. Thank you so much for sharing!! -
Laura LevyDecember 16, 2010 at 9:57 pm
Tina I’m so glad you enjoy it! It’s addicting isn’t it? Happy Holidays to you and your family too!
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TINADecember 15, 2010 at 11:06 am
WOW THIS STUFF IS GREAT AND IT ONLY TOOK ME ABOUT AN HOUR. EASY RECEIPE TO MANAGE. THANKS SO MUCH FOR SHARING IT ON LINE. I WOULD SUGGEST MAKING IT TO ANYONE. HAPPY HOLIDAYS TO ALL TINA
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KathleenApril 29, 2010 at 5:27 pm
Wow this yummy! The combination of flavors are awesome. This one is definitely a keeper. You can bet I’ll be preparing it real soon.
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Suzanne, Paul, family, Co. and friendsDecember 5, 2009 at 7:57 am
Tom & Jerry Mix homemade, food, parties, drinks and snacks.
Get together, friends, family and co-workers. Enjoy Holidays!
Egg nog, Cider and Slush all good for Christmas-New Year too!Reply
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ScottDecember 23, 2008 at 8:35 pm
Thanks for the recipe. I just made a full batch tonight and my wife and I agree that it is much better than the store-bought version! We will be bringing plenty to share with family this Christmas! Merry Christmas!
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ToddDecember 21, 2008 at 11:29 pm
Thank you for posting this recipe!! My Grandpa made a version of Tom & Jerry every year and since his passing our family has missed it. I made it yesterday and I think this is perfect. I will make it our tradition for the years to come! Have a wonderful Christmas and New Year.
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ldlevyDecember 13, 2008 at 8:41 pm
Hi Eileen… I’m so glad you liked it! I am going to make some this next week to have on hand for the holidays… so good! Merry Christmas!
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EileenDecember 13, 2008 at 7:37 pm
We just made your Tom & Jerry Mix FANTASTIC !!! We divided this in half since it is just me & my hubby.We weren’t quite sure if we’d like it and we didn’t have cloves. DARN IT !! Should have made the whole batch. THANKS! Very tasty !!!
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