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
1/2 c. whipping cream
nutmeg

Preparation

Beat 1/3 cup sugar into egg yolks.
Add salt and milk.
Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until mixture coats a metal spoon.
Cool.
Beat egg whites until foamy; gradually add 3 tablespoons sugar, beating to soft peaks.
Add to milk mixture and blend well.
Stir in vanilla.
Chill 3 to 4 hours.
Serve with whipped cream and a dash of nutmeg.