Eggnog


1/2 cup sugar
2 egg yolks
1/4 teaspoon salt
4 cups milk
2 egg whites
3 tablepoon sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla
brandy or rum flavoring to taste (I recommend rum)
1/2 cup whipping cream, whipped (optional)

Beat 1/3 cup sugar into egg yolks. Add salt; stir in milk. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, till mixture coats spoon. Cool. Beat egg whites till foamy. Gradually add 3 tablepoon sugar, beating to soft peaks. Add to custard and mix thoroughly. Add vanilla and flavoring. Chill 3 or 4 hours. Pour into punch bowl or cups. Dot with "islands" of whipped cream. Serves 6 to 8.




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