AMAZINGLY GOOD EGGNOG

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Categories Egg

Number Of Ingredients 9

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4 cups milk
1 recipe - 5 whole cloves
2 1/2 teaspoon (divided) vanilla extract
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 recipe - 12 egg yolks
1 1/2 cups sugar
2 1/2 cups light rum
4 cups light cream
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg

Steps:

Combine milk, cloves, 1/2 teaspoon vanilla, and cinnamon in a saucepan, and heat over lowest setting for 5 minutes. Slowly bring milk mixture to a boil.
In a large bowl, combine egg yolks and sugar. Whisk together until fluffy. Whisk hot milk mixture slowly into the eggs. Pour mixture into saucepan. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly for 3 minutes, or until thick. Do not allow mixture to boil. Strain to remove cloves, and let cool for about an hour.
Stir in rum, cream, 2 teaspoon vanilla, and nutmeg. Refrigerate overnight before serving.