Classic Cooked Eggnog - cooking recipe

Ingredients

6 eggs
1/4 c. sugar
1/4 tsp. salt (optional)
1 qt. milk, heated until warm
1 tsp. vanilla

Preparation

In a large saucepan, beat together eggs, sugar and salt, if using.
Stir in 2 cups of the milk.
Cook over low heat, stirring constantly, until mixture thickens and just coats a metal spoon. Remove from heat.
Stir in remaining 2 cups of milk and the vanilla.
Cover and refrigerate until thoroughly chilled, several hours or overnight.
Just before serving, pour into a bowl or pitcher.
Serve immediately.