Description
A creamy, spiced holiday drink perfect for festive gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups whole milk
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 6 large egg yolks
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
- 1/4 tsp ground cloves
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup dark rum or bourbon (optional)
Instructions
- In a saucepan, heat milk and cream over medium heat until steaming but not boiling.
- In a bowl, whisk egg yolks, sugar, and salt until smooth.
- Slowly pour half the warm milk mixture into the egg mixture while whisking.
- Return the combined mixture to the saucepan and cook on low heat, stirring constantly until slightly thickened.
- Remove from heat and stir in cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and vanilla.
- If using, add rum or bourbon and mix well.
- Serve warm with a sprinkle of nutmeg on top.
Notes
- Use fresh spices for the best flavor.
- For a non-alcoholic version, omit the rum or bourbon.
- Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 15 mins
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 240
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 190mg
