Ingredients
4 cups half-and-half cream, divided6 large eggs, lightly beaten1/2 cup sugar3 teaspoons vanilla extract1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg, optional4 cups heavy whipping cream6 to 8 cups lemon-lime soda, chilled1 quart vanilla ice cream1/2 cup chopped maraschino cherries
Preparation
In a saucepan, combine 2 cups half-and-half cream, eggs and sugar. Cook and stir over medium heat until mixture reaches 160° or is thick enough to coat a metal spoon, about 9 minutes. Remove from the heat; stir in vanilla, nutmeg if desired and remaining half-and-half. Cover and refrigerate for 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.
