Mamaw's Eggnog

Directions

1. 1
   Beat 1/4 cup sugar and egg yolks until light and fluffy.
2. 2
   Add milk and cook in a doulble boiler until mixture coats a spoon.
3. 3
   Let cool and chill.
4. 4
   Add salt to egg whites, beat, gradually adding in 1/4 cup sugar.
5. 5
   Beat until stiff peaks form.
6. 6
   Fold egg whites and whipped cream into egg/milk mixture one at a time.
7. 7
   Add vanilla.
8. 8
   Chill very well.
9. 9
   Stir before serving, pour into cups and sprinkle with nutmeg.