Ingredients:

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
     1/3  Cup           sugar
   2                    egg yolks
     1/4  Tsp.          salt
   4      Cups          milk
   2                    egg whites
   3      Tbsp.         sugar
   1      Tsp.          vanilla
                        Brandy or rum flavoring to taste
     1/2  Cup           heavy cream -- whipped

Preparation:

Beat 1/3 cup sugar into egg yolk. Add salt; stir in milk. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, till mixture coats spoon. Cool. Beat egg whites till foamy. Gradually add 3 Tbsp. sugar, beating tos oft peaks. Add to custard and mix thoroughly. Add flavorings. Chill 3 to 4 hours. Pour into punch bowl. Dot eggnog with "islands" of whipped cream and sprinkle with nutmeg. Makes 6 to 8 servings. Harriet in Salem