Holiday Eggnog

Directions

1. 1
   Whisk eggs, yolks, sugar, and salt in heavy sauce pan (off heat).
2. 2
   Stir in milk, 1/2 cup at a time, blending well after each addition.
3. 3
   Heat slowly over lowest possible heat until custard registers 160 degrees on instant read thermometer, thickens, and coats back of spoon.
4. 4
   25-30 minutes.
5. 5
   Pour custard through sieve into a large bowl.
6. 6
   stir in liquor, vanilla, grated nutmeg.
7. 7
   cover with plastic and refrigerate until well chilled.
8. 8
   Just before serving whip cream in medium bowl to very soft peaks and gently fold into custard mixture until incorporated.
9. 9
   Serve in chilled cups and garnish with nutmeg.