Christmas Egg Nog

Directions

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   Beat egg yolks; gradually add 1 cup sugar and the salt, beating
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   constantly.
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   Gradually add milk and cream.
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   Cook over hot water,
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   stirring
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   constantly
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   until
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   mixture thickens and coats spoon.
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   Cool.
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    Add vanilla
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    and
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    chill.
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    To serve, beat egg whites
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    until
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    foamy.
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    Gradually beat in remaining 1/2 cup sugar and fold into chilled custard.
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    Spoon into chilled punch bowl and sprinkle
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    with nutmeg.
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    Yield:
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    4 quarts or 30 servings.