6 Eggs
1/4 cup Sugar
1/4 tsp Salt, optional
1 qt Milk, divided
1 tsp Vanilla
Garnishes and stir-ins (choose 1 or several):
Chocolate curls
Cinnamon sticks
Extracts of flavorings
Flavored brandy or liqueur
Fruit juice or nectar
Ground nutmeg
Maraschino cherries
Orange slices
Peppermint sticks or candy canes
Plain brandy, rum or whisky
Sherbet or ice cream
Whipping cream, whipped
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In a large saucepan, beat together eggs, sugar and salt, if desired. Stir in 2 cups of the milk. Cook over low heat, stirring constantly, until mixture is thick enough to coat a metal spoon and reaches 160 degrees F. Remove from heat. Stir in remaining 2 cups milk and vanilla. Cover and refrigerate until thoroughly chilled, several hours or overnight. Just before serving, pour into a bowl or pitcher. Garnish or add stir-ins, if desired. Serve immdiately.
Note: for faster preparation, heat milk until very warm before stirring milk into eggs and sugar.
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