Shelly's Recipe

AMAZINGLY GOOD EGGNOG

Category: Beverages and Cocktails

4 cups milk
5 whole cloves
1/2 tsp vanilla extract
1 tsp ground cinnamon
12 egg yolks
1 1/2 cups sugar
2 1/2 cups light rum
4 cups light cream
2 tsp vanilla extract
1/2 tsp ground nutmeg

Combine milk, cloves, 1/2 tsp 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 tsp vanilla, and nutmeg. Refrigerate overnight before serving. Makes 12 servings