Ingredients

4cupswhole milk

¼tspground cloves

1tspvanilla extract

1tspground cinnamon

12egg yolks

1½cupsgranulated sugar

1cupbourbon,optional

4cupshalf and half

1tbspvanilla extract

½tspground nutmeg

Preparation

Add the milk, cloves, vanilla, and cinnamon into a saucepan over low heat and whisk constantly until it comes to a hint of a simmer.

In a stand mixer or with a hand mixer, add the eggs and sugar and mix for about 4 to 5 minutes. until they lighten in color and get fluffier and like ribbons.

Slowly add the egg mixture into the milk mixture, whisking while adding it in, careful not to let it boil.

Strain, cool, add bourbon, if using, half and half, vanilla and nutmeg, and refrigerate overnight.

Serve and enjoy.