Holiday Eggnog Mousse

1/4oz x 2 envelopes unflavored gelatin
1/3 cup water
1 quart dairy eggnog
1/4 t freshly grated nutmeg
1/3 cup white or dark rum
chocolate curls
>how to make<
*Sprinkle the gelatin over the water in a small saucepan until it is soaked through.
*Then whisk in 1 cup of the eggnog and warm over medium-low heat until the gelatin has completely dissolved, about 5 minutes.
*Remove from the heat and whisk in the remaining 3 cups of eggnog, the nutmeg, and the rum.
*Pour into a metal bowl, cover with plastic wrap, and chi until partially set, about 1 hour.
*Using an electric mixer, whip the mousse until light and fluffy.
*Using a rubber spatula, transfer the mousse to a glass serving bowl.
*Cover and chill for 2 more hours or until ready to serve.
*Garnish with chocolate curls.
Labels: chocolate, eggnog, holiday, mousse, rum