Simple Eggnog

Directions

1. 1
   Using an electric mixer or whisk, beat eggs with sugar until light and thoroughly combined.
2. 2
   Beat in 2 cups of milk.
3. 3
   Cook the mixture, stirring constantly, until it reaches 170° on candy thermometer
4. 4
   and thickens slightly.
5. 5
   Remove custard from the heat and stir in 2 more cups of milk.
6. 6
   Chill the mixture thoroughly.
7. 7
   Whip the heavy cream and fold the whipped cream into the chilled egg and milk mixture.
8. 8
   Serve sprinkled with nutmeg.