Syllabub

Yet another recipe from Southern Living 1981, Syllabub, depending on how it's made, can be a custard type dessert or a beverage. It's made with cream (or milk) and wine or other spirits. Recipes for Syllabub can be traced back to the 17th century. This particular recipe produces a lighter eggnog-type beverage. Cook time is the time listed to chill the beverage.

• Ready In: 1 hr 45 mins
• Yields: 5 cups

Ingredients

• 1⁄2 cup sugar
• 1  cup white wine
• 1  quart half-and-half cream
•  heavy whipping cream, whipped, for garnish
•  ground nutmeg, for garnish

Directions

1. Heat the sugar and wine on low heat in a 1 1/2 quart saucepan until the sugar dissolves; stirring constantly.
2. Remove from heat and slowly add in the half-and-half.
3. Beat until frothy; chill completely, about 1 1/2 hours.
4. Pour into glasses, top with whipped cream and sprinkle with nutmeg.