Homemade Christmas Eve Chocolate Eggnog

Homemade Christmas Eve Chocolate Eggnog Ingredients: 3 cups whole milk 1 cup heavy cream 1/2 cup sugar 4 large egg yolks 1 cup semi-sweet or dark chocolate chips (for a rich chocolatey flavor) 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves Optional Garnishes: Whipped cream or marshmallows Chocolate shavings or cocoa powder Ground nutmeg or a cinnamon stick Mini candy cane or chocolate curls for a festive touch Instructions In a medium saucepan, heat the milk and heavy cream over medium-low heat. Bring to a gentle simmer, then remove from heat.