Eggnog

Ingredients

• 2/3 cup sugar
• 4 egg yolks
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 8 cups milk
• 4 egg whites
• 6 tablespoons sugar
• 2 teaspoons vanilla
• nutmeg

Directions

1. 1

   In a large saucepan, beat together 2/3 cup sugar and egg yolks.

2. 2

   Add salt and stir in milk.

3. 3

   Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until mixture coats a spoon.

4. 4

   Remove from heat and let cool.

5. 5

   In a large bowl, beat egg whites until foamy.

6. 6

   Gradually add the remaining sugar, beating until soft peaks form.

7. 7

   Add to cooled mixture in saucepan and mix well.

8. 8

   Add vanilla.

9. 9

   Cover and chill 3 to 4 hours.

10. 10

    At serving time, sprinkle each serving with nutmeg.