Eggnog - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1/3 c. sugar
2 egg yolks
1/4 tsp. salt
4 c. milk
2 egg whites
3 Tbsp. sugar
1 tsp. vanilla
ground nutmeg
whipped cream

Preparation

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 vanilla.
Chill 3 or 4 hours.
Pour into punch bowl or cups.
Serve with whipped cream and nutmeg.
Serves 6 to 8.