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.