Ingredients

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

Method

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