Amazingly Good Eggnog

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     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
     4 cups light cream
     2 teaspoons vanilla extract
     1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg



     Directions:


     1. 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.

     2. 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.

     3. Stir in rum, cream, 2 teaspoon vanilla, and nutmeg. Refrigerate overnight before serving.

     Servings: 12