Lindt EXCELLENCE Chocolate Eggnog

Ingredients

• 1 bar (100 g) Lindt EXCELLENCE 78% Cacao Dark Chocolate, melted
• 6 eggs, separated and divided
• 1 1/4 cups (310 mL) granulated sugar
• A pinch salt
• 6 cups (1.5 L) whole milk
• 1 cup (250 mL) 35% cream
• 2 cinnamon sticks
• 1 1/2 cups (375 mL) dark rum (optional)
• (To taste) freshly grated nutmeg