Mom’s Eggnog

Ingredients

• 1 cup white sugar
• 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
• 2 quarts whole milk
• 4 egg yolks
• 4 egg whites
• 4 teaspoons white sugar
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 1 pinch ground nutmeg
• 1 cup whipped cream, garnish

Directions

In a large saucepan, stir together sugar and flour. Gradually stir in the milk. Bring to a boil over medium heat. In a small bowl, whisk egg yolks until smooth. Ladle a small amount of the hot milk into the yolks and quickly whisk in. Pour the tempered yolk mixture back into the hot milk. Cook, stirring constantly, until mixture comes to a boil. Remove from heat and allow to cool.

In a medium glass or metal bowl, beat egg whites until foamy. Gradually add 4 teaspoons sugar, continuing to beat until stiff peaks form. Fold whites into eggnog and refrigerate until chilled. Serve garnished with a dollop of whipped cream and a dash of nutmeg.