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| Best Christmas Eggnog
1/3 cup of sugar 2 egg yolks 1/4 teaspoon of salt 4 cups of milk 2 egg whites 3 tablespoons of sugar 1 teaspoon of vanilla Brandy or rum flavoring to taste 1/2 cup of heavy cream, whipped |
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Beat 1/3 cup sugar into egg yolks. Add salt; stir in milk. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly until mixture coats spoon. Cool. Beat egg whites until foamy. Gradually add 3 tablespoons sugar, beating to soft peaks. Add to custard and mix thoroughly. Add flavorings. Chill 3 to 4 hours. Pour into punchbowl. Dot eggnog with "islands" of whipped cream and sprinkle with nutmeg. 6 to 8 servings.
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