Stud the onion with the cloves
Put the onion , milk , bay leaves and peppercorns in a pan . Bring to a gentle simmer for 5-10 minutes
Take off of the heat and leave to infuse for at least 30 minutes
Strain the milk into a jug
Pour into a clean pan and put on a low heat
Add in the breadcrumbs and simmer for 5 minutes
Add the extra cream or milk stir well
Season with salt and white pepper
Grate in some fresh nutmeg . Taste and adjust seasoning
Can be made on the day or frozen. Defrost overnight and heat gently before serving