Mama's Eggnog

• 6 eggs, separated
• 3/4  cup  sugar
• 4  pint  milk
• 1  pint  heavy cream
• 1/2  pint  Bourbon
• 1  tablespoon  Vanilla
• Nutmeg

In a bowl beat the egg yolks with the 1/2 cup of sugar until thick. In another bowl beat the egg whites with 1/4 cup of sugar until thick. In a third bowl beat the cream until thick. Add the cream to the yolk, fold in the egg whites, and add the milk, Bourbon, Vanilla, and a pinch of nutmeg if desired. Chill in freezer before serving.

Serve Eggnog in a large punch bowl.

Yield: 8 to 10 servings
Preparation time: 20 minutes
Ease of preparation: easy

Recipe courtesy Paula Deen