Eggnog Punch

Submitted by Cookinggina

"Looks really good for the holidays. A little more kid-friendly than the traditional recipe. :)"

 

• Ready In: 35mins
• Ingredients: 9
• Yields: 4 quarts

ingredients

• 4 cups half-and-half, divided
• 6 eggs, beaten
• 1⁄2 cup sugar
• 3 teaspoons vanilla
• 1⁄2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 4 cups whipping cream
• 6 -8 cups carbonated lemon-lime beverage, chilled
• 1 quart vanilla ice cream
• 1⁄2 cup maraschino cherry, chopped

directions

1. In a saucepan, combine 2 cups half and half, eggs and sugar.
2. Cook and stir over medium heat until mixture reaches 160 degrees or is thick enough to coat a spoon, about 9 minutes.
3. Remove from the heat; stir in vanilla, nutmeg and remaining half and half.
4. Cover and refrigerate at least 3 hours.
5. Pour into a punch bowl.
6. Stir in whipping cream and soda.
7. Top with scoops of ice cream and sprinkle with cherries.
8. Serve immediately.
9. Time does not include refrigeration time.