Created by Puppitypup on October 16, 2014
Step 1: Combine milk, cloves, cinnamon and the first vanilla in large heavy saucepan. Heat on low for five minutes. Slowly bring to a boil.
Step 2: In large bowl, combine egg yolks and sugar, whisk together until fluffy.
Step 3: Temper the eggs by mixing a little of the hot milk in, repeating, and repeating.
Step 4: Pour eggs into saucepan and cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, for about 3 minutes, or until thick. Do not let it come to a boil.
Step 5: Strain into a large pitcher, stir in cream, nutmeg and remaining vanilla. Cover and let cool for about an hour, then refrigerate until chilled.
Step 6: When serving, add rum to individual glasses. Our family has never added the rum, the eggnog tastes too good all by itself, but that was in the original recipe.
Step 7: I'm sorry, but I can't remember where I got the original recipe. I've had it almost thirty years.