Victorian Eggnog
["2 c. whipping cream", "1 c. half and half", "6 large egg yolks", "1/2 c. sugar", "1 tsp. ground nutmeg", "6 Tbsp. dry sherry", "additional ground nutmeg"]
["Bring cream and half and half to simmer in a large saucepan. Whisk yolks and sugar in a large bowl to blend.", "Gradually whisk hot cream mixture into yolk mixture.", "Return mixture to same saucepan.", "Stir over medium-low heat until mixture thickens and leaves path on back of spoon when finger is drawn across (about 4 minutes). Do not boil.", "Strain into bowl.", "Stir in nutmeg and cool slightly. Divide warm or cold mixture among 6 cups or glasses. Stir 1 tablespoon sherry into each. Sprinkle additional nutmeg over each and serve."]
["whipping cream", "egg yolks", "sugar", "ground nutmeg", "sherry", "additional ground nutmeg"]