Christmas Eggnog - cooking recipe

Ingredients

6 egg whites
6 egg yolks
3/4 c. sugar
1 pt. light cream
1 pt. rich milk
flavoring
nutmeg

Preparation

Beat egg whites until foamy and stiff and gradually beat in 1/2 cup of the sugar.
Beat egg yolks until thick and beat in remaining sugar, cream and milk. Add flavoring (vanilla to taste or 1 cup of sherry).
Lastly, fold in egg white mixture and serve in a punch bowl with nutmeg sprinkled over the top.