| In a saucepan, sprinkle gelatin over 1 cup eggnog. Heat slowly, stirring until gelatin is dissolved; remove from heat. Stir in remaining eggnog and vanilla; chill until semi-thick. In a large mixing bowl, beat sugar into cream until soft peaks form. Gently fold in eggnog mixture, nutmeg, and nuts. Pour into a ring mold; chill. until firm; unmold at serving time Pour chocolate topping over the top; garnish with cherries and pineapple. | 
