How to Make Delicious Eggnog

Ingredients:

• 3 eggs, lightly beaten  
• 1/3 cup white sugar 
• salt to taste  
• 2 1/2 cups milk 
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract  
• 1 cup heavy cream 
• 2 tablespoons confectioners' sugar  
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract 
• 2 drops yellow food coloring (optional) 
• 1 pinch ground nutmeg 

Directions: 

1. In a large saucepan, over medium heat, combine eggs, white sugar, and salt while gradually stirring in milk. Be sure to consistently stir the ingredients while the eggnog cooks for about 10-15 minutes. 
2. When the mixture can thickly coat a metal spoon, remove from heat and stir in 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract. 
3. Place saucepan over ice water until custard cools, and then refrigerate until chilled.
4. Now, in a chilled bowl, combine heavy cream, confectioners' sugar, and 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract. Beat together until stiff peaks form. 
5. Stir in yellow food coloring and fold in whipped cream mixture into the cooled custard. Pour into serving bowl, and sprinkle with nutmeg. Serve immediately.

Recipe Courtesy of Allrecipes.com