Thin Spiced Eggnog

A couple years ago my sister & my mom started a tradition of making homemade eggnog for the Christmas season. This version is very rich and spiced, but thin. If you like very thick eggnog this may not be the recipe for you. Past that, this eggnog is perfect for getting into the Christmas spirit and it is a drink that will always remind me of my family.

Thin Spiced Eggnog

Servings: 12 Time: Prep: 20 minutes Cook: 10 minutes Total Time Including Refrigeration: 6 hours and 30 minutes Source: All Recipe's Amazingly Good Eggnog by user Nataliesmom

Ingredients

4 cups milk

5 whole cloves

2 1/2 tsp vanilla extract, separated

1 tsp ground cinnamon

12 egg yolks

1 1/2 cups sugar

4 cups light cream

1/2 tsp ground nutmeg (plus more for garnish if desired)

optional rum to taste

Step 1

Combine milk, cloves, 1/2 tsp vanilla and cinnamon in a saucepan. Heat over lowest setting for 5 minutes. Slowly bring this mixture to a boil.

Step 2

In a large bowl combine egg yolks and sugar. Whisk together until fluffy. Whisk hot milk mixture slowly into the eggs. Pour whole mixture back into saucepan. Cook over medium heat stirring constantly for 3 minutes or until it is thick. Do not allow mixture to boil. Make sure that eggs do not scramble. 

Step 3

Strain to remove the cloves. Let cool for 1 hour.

Step 4 

Stir in rum if using, 2 tsp vanilla extract and nutmeg. Refrigerate overnight before serving.

Buen provecho!