Eggnog - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 1/2 c. sugar
6 eggs, separated
1 qt. milk, scalded
1/4 tsp. salt
2 c. heavy cream, whipped
2 tsp. vanilla
nutmeg or cinnamon to taste

Preparation

Beat 3/4 cup sugar into egg yolks.
Stir in milk slowly.
Cook in double boiler, stirring constantly, until coats spoon.
Chill.