Ingredients: 4 cups half-and-half cream, divided 6 eggs, lightly beaten 1/2 cup sugar 3 teaspoons vanilla extract 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg, optional 4 cups whipping cream 6 to 8 cups lemon-lime soda, chilled 6 to 8 cups lemon-lime soda, chilled 1 quart vanilla ice cream 1/2 cup chopped maraschino cherries Directions:1. In a saucepan, combine 2 cups half-and-half cream, eggs and sugar. Cook and stir over medium heat until mixture reaches 160 degrees F or is thick enough to coat a metal spoon, about 9 minutes. 2. Remove from the heat; stir in vanilla, nutmeg if desired and remaining half-and-half. Cover and refrigerate for at least 3 hours. 3. Pour into a punch bowl. Stir in whipping cream and soda. Top with scoops of ice cream and sprinkle with cherries. Serve immediately. |