Cooked Eggnog - cooking recipe

Ingredients

6 eggs
1/2 cup sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt (optional)
1 quart milk, divided
1 1 teaspoon almonds or 1 teaspoon rum extract
ground nutmeg
whipped cream

Preparation

In a large saucepan, mix the eggs, sugar, and salt, if used.
Stir in 2 cups milk.
Cook, stirring constantly, until thickened and mixture coats a metal spoon (will read 160\u00b0F on a candy thermometer).
Remove from heat and add 2 cups milk and extract.
Chill several hours or overnight.
Whirl in blender before serving.
Add rum or brandy as desired, top with whipped cream and ground nutmeg.