Easy Pumpkin Spice Eggnog

I saw an idea for pumpkin spice eggnog recently, and have been dying to create my own version.  I found several recipes that called for separating a ton of eggs, folding in whites, whipping cream, etc... I decided that I needed something a little more straight forward.  This is it!  It is so simple to put together and has just the right touch of pumpkin flavor to the eggnog.

Easy Pumpkin Spice Eggnog

4 eggs

¾ cup granulated sugar

1 cup pumpkin puree

1/2 teaspoon cinnamon

1/4 teaspoon allspice

1/4 teaspoon nutmeg (or more to taste)

2 cups milk

3 cups half and half

2 teaspoons vanilla extract

½ teaspoon rum extract

In a large saucepan, whisk together the eggs, sugar,pumpkin, cinnamon, allspice, and nutmeg until well blended.  Whisk in the milk and half and half and cook, stirring constantly over medium heat until the mixture reaches 160°F.  Continue to cook and stir for about one more minute, not letting the mixture boil.  Remove from the heat and stir in the vanilla and rum extracts.  Let cool, then chill completely before serving.  Makes about 2 quarts.

Enjoy!  -Cardamommy