Ruth'S Famous Eggnog - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1/2 c. sugar
4 egg yolks
1/4 tsp. salt
3 c. whole milk, scalded
1/2 to 2/3 c. whipped cream, if desired
1/2 tsp. salt
4 egg whites
1/4 c. sugar
1/2 tsp. vanilla

Preparation

Beat egg yolks slightly.
Add sugar and salt.
Stir in scalded milk slowly.
Cook in double boiler until mixture coats spoon. Cool.
Add salt to egg whites; beat stiff.
Add sugar and vanilla. Fold into custard mixture, then add whipped cream (optional).