Traditional Christmas Eggnog - cooking recipe

Ingredients

6 eggs, separated
1/2 c. sugar
2 c. light or whipping cream
2 c. milk
1/8 tsp. salt
2 Tbsp. vanilla
grated nutmeg

Preparation

Beat egg yolks and sugar until thick and light.
Beat in cream, milk, salt and vanilla.
Beat egg whites until they hold stiff peaks; fold into egg yolk mixture.
Serve in chilled punch bowl; sprinkle with nutmeg. Makes 2 1/2 quarts.