Eggnog - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1/3 c. sugar
1/4 tsp. salt
2 egg whites
1 tsp. vanilla
1/2 c. heavy cream, whipped
2 egg yolks
4 c. milk
3 Tbsp. sugar
imitation brandy or rum flavoring to taste
nutmeg to taste

Preparation

Beat 1/3 cup sugar into egg yolks. Add salt. Stir in milk. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until mixture coats spoon (almost to a boil). Cool.
Beat egg whites until foamy. Gradually add 3 tablespoons sugar and beat into soft peaks.
Add to custard and mix thoroughly. Add flavorings and chill 3 to 4 hours.
Pour into punch bowl.
Dot with \"islands\" of whipped cream and sprinkle with nutmeg.
Makes about 6 to 8 servings. Enjoy!