Egg Nog

Ingredients:

• 6 large eggs, lightly beaten
• 3/4 cup sugar
• 2 cups milk
• 1 cup brandy
• 1/4 cup rum
• 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
• 2 cups whipping cream
• whipped cream and grated fresh nutmeg for garnish

Instructions:

Stir together the egg and sugar in a large saucepan, then gradually stir in the milk. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, 18 to 20 minutes or until the mixture is thickened and coats a metal spoon. Remove from the heat, then stir in the brandy, rum and vanilla. Cover and chill for 8 hours. Beat the whipping cream at high speed with an electric mixer until soft peaks form, then fold into the chilled egg mixture. Garnish, if desired.