home made eggnog

You'll never buy store-bought eggnog again! Enjoy!
( I forget where I got this recipe from- sorry)
Prep Time: 20m
Cook Time: 8m
Ready in: 6h 28m
Yield: 12 servings

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

Directions
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.

Nutrition Information
Servings Per Recipe: 12
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 465 cal Total Fat: 22.2 g Cholesterol: 272 mg
Sodium: 82 mg Carbohydrates: 32.7 g Fiber: 0.3 g
Protein: 7.7 g