Eggnog Mousse with Brandied Apricots: Recipes + Menus : gourmet.com

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1/4 cup water
• 6 ounces California (a.k.a. Pacific) dried apricots (1 cup packed), coarsely chopped
• 3 tablespoons brandy
• 1 (1/4-ounce) envelope unflavored gelatin
• 3 cups whole milk
• 6 large egg yolks
• 1/4 cup brandy
• 1 1/2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
• 1/4 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg plus more for dusting
• 1 cup chilled heavy cream