1 1/2 c. sugar
1/4 c. flour, all purpose
Pinch of salt
4 lg. low cholesterol eggs
2 egg whites
8 c. skim milk, scalded
2 tsp. vanilla extract
1/2 to 1 c. brandy, rum or whiskey (optional)

Whisk sugar, flour and salt in large heavy non-aluminum saucepan. Add eggs and whites, whisk until smooth. Gradually whisk in milk. Cook over low heat, stirring with wood or plastic spoon, for 15 minutes or until thick enough to coat spoon. Remove immediately from heat and strain into a bowl. Cover and refrigerate until chilled, at least 2 hours, or overnight.

Before serving stir in vanilla, nutmeg and liquor. Pour 2 cups of custard into blender. Add 2 ice cubes and blend until frothy. Repeat with remaining custard. Serve immediately.

Serves 12

Eggs I know- but what's nog? Nog, says the oxford dictionary, is an English word of obscure origin meaning strong ale, dating to the seventeenth century.