Homemade Eggnog
Homemade Eggnog is so easy to make with just a few ingredients and it's even better than any store bought version! Make your holiday extra special with this festive drink!
Servings: 4
Calories: 564kcal
Ingredients
- 6 egg yolks
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 cups whole milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 teaspoons fresh ground nutmeg plus more for serving
- 1 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
Instructions
- Beat egg yolks and sugar in a large bowl, until thick and pale yellow using an electric mixer or whisk by hand.
- In a large pan add milk, nutmeg, cinnamon and vanilla over medium heat and bring to a low boil, stirring occasionally.
- Remove from heat and slowly pour a small amount of milk mixture at a time into eggs, whisking until each addition is combined.
- Return mixture to the pan and cook over low heat until thickened and reaches 160° using a digital thermometer or coats the back of a spoon.
- Chill for 2 hours or completely cooled.
- Serve with additional grated nutmeg.
Notes
- Storage: Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3- 4 days.
- Make it Boozy: Add 8 ounces of light rum, spiced rum or bourbon with the heavy whipping cream.
- Large Batch: Double the recipe if you are hosting a crowd.
- More Garnish Ideas: Serve with sweetened whipped cream if desired.
- Make it Sugar Free: Substitute monkfruit sweetener for sugar.
Nutrition
Serving: 1g | Calories: 564kcal | Carbohydrates: 59g | Protein: 10g | Fat: 33g | Saturated Fat: 19g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 9g | Cholesterol: 373mg | Sodium: 76mg | Potassium: 277mg | Fiber: 0.5g | Sugar: 58g | Vitamin A: 1464IU | Vitamin C: 0.4mg | Calcium: 232mg | Iron: 1mg
