Ingredients

The following ingredients have 7 Servings
  • 6 egg yolks (reserve 3 egg whites)
  • 3 cups whole milk
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • ¾ cup real maple syrup
  • 4 cinnamon sticks
  • 1 ½ teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon nutmeg (preferably freshly grated)
  • ½ teaspoon whole cloves
  • Pinch of salt
  • ¾ to 1 cup liquor or liqueur of choice (depending on your preferred strength, optional)

Instruction

  • Beat the egg yolks until they're smooth and slightly lightened in color. Set aside.
  • In a medium saucepan, bring milk, heavy cream, maple syrup, cinnamon sticks, vanilla extract, nutmeg, whole cloves and pinch of salt to a simmer over medium heat. Do not boil. After the mixture comes to a simmer, turn off the heat. 
  • Strain some of the cream mixture through a fine-mesh sieve into the egg yolks and whisk. Repeat this process until all of the milk mixture is incorporated.
  • Stir in desired liquor or liqueur if using. Cover and refrigerate overnight. 
  • For an optional frothy topping, whip the reserved egg whites until soft peaks form immediately before serving and use to top each glass. Sprinkle with ground cinnamon and nutmeg if desired. Enjoy!