Eggnog - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1/3 c. sugar
2 eggs, separated
1/4 tsp. salt
4 c. milk
3 Tbsp. sugar
1 tsp. vanilla
1 to 2 Tbsp. rum extract
1/2 c. whipping cream, whipped
nutmeg to taste

Preparation

In a large saucepan, beat egg yolks and 1/3 cup sugar until blended.
Add salt and milk.
Cook over medium-high heat, stirring constantly until mixture thickens slightly and coats spoon, about 25 minutes.
Cool.
Beat egg whites until foamy.
Gradually beat in 3 tablespoons sugar; continue beating until soft peaks form. Fold egg whites into egg yolk mixture.
Add vanilla and rum extract, then chill 3 to 4 hours.
Pour into cups; top with whipped cream and sprinkle with nutmeg.
Serves 8.