EGGNOG
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1 cup white sugar
1/3 cup all-purpose flour
2 quarts whole milk
4 egg yolks
4 egg whites
4 tsps white sugar
2 tsps vanilla extract
1 pinch ground nutmeg
1 cup whipped cream, garnish
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In a large saucepan, stir together sugar & 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 & allow to cool. In a medium glass or metal bowl, beat egg whites until foamy. Gradually add 4 tsps sugar, continuing to beat until stiff peaks form. Fold whites into eggnog & refrigerate until chilled. Serve garnished with a dollop of whipped cream & a dash of nutmeg.
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