Ingredients

The following ingredients have 5 Servings
  • 2 cups milk
  • 2 cups half and half
  • 2 cinnamon sticks
  • 1 vanilla bean (split & scraped)
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 6 egg yolks
  • 3/4 cup sugar
  • 4 oz bourbon (or to taste)

Instruction

  • Bring the milk, half and half, cinnamon sticks, vanilla bean and nutmeg just to a boil in a medium saucepan on low heat.
  • Beat egg yolks and sugar in medium bowl until pale yellow in color and fluffy.
  • Gradually add one cup of the hot milk mixture to the egg yolks, beating with a wire whisk on low speed..
  • Gradually whisk the egg yolk, sugar and milk mixture back into the remaining milk in the saucepan.
  • Cook and stir on medium-low heat for 3 – 5 minutes or until mixture thickens and coats the back of a spoon. Do not rush this stage or your mixture could curdle.
  • Strain into a large bowl. Pour into a container and allow to cool. Add bourbon, cover tightly and refrigerate overnight or until well chilled. Best if allowed to meld for 2-3 days but can be served immediately.