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Beat the egg
yolks & sugar in a heatproof bowl until
light & fluffy.
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Meanwhile heat
the milk in a pan.
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Add the milk
to the egg/sugar mixture & stir to combine.
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Bring a
saucepan of water to the boil & then reduce
the heat to a simmer. Place the bowl over
the simmering water & stir with a wooden
spoon for around 5 to 10 minutes until the
mixture thickens & lightly coats the back of
the spoon.
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Remove from
heat and allow to cool.
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Stir in the
bourbon.
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Beat the cream
and the egg whites separately until soft
peaks form.
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Fold the
cream, then the egg whites into the egg yolk
mixture in two batches.
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Pour into
glasses & sprinkle with ground nutmeg.