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Homemade Eggnog Recipe

Elicit Folio
This Homemade Eggnog recipe is a rich, velvety winter treat that blends creamy milk and heavy cream with fresh eggs, a touch of warm spice, with your favorite liquor. This recipe is easy to customize for you to enjoy with friends, family, or just a cozy nights in.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Course Cocktail
Cuisine American
Servings 5
Calories 432 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 6 large egg yolks
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 cups whole milk
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1 tsp ground nutmeg plus more for garnish
  • 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/2 to 1 cup cognac, spiced rum, or brandy (Optional)
  • pinch of salt

Instructions
 

  • Take a medium bowl and whisk together egg yolks and granulated sugar until they are light and creamy using a stand mixer or hand mixer. Be sure allow the egg yolks and sugar to whip for a few minutes. Failing to do so, could result in a "runny" eggnog consistency at the end of this recipe.
  • In a saucepan over low-medium heat, combine whole milk, heavy cream, nutmeg, and a pinch salt. Stir mixture until it reaches a very low simmer. Remove mixture from heat.
  • Scoop some of the warm milk mixture with a large ladle or spoon and add it to the egg-sugar mixture while whisking quickly to prevent the eggs from curdling. Repeat this process until the milk mixture is combined by slowly adding one large spoonful at a time to temper the eggs.
  • Return the combined mixture to the saucepan. Stir over medium heat continuously until it thickens. This should take about 1-3 minutes. Be careful not to let it come to a boil. Remove from heat and stir in the vanilla extract. If you wish to enjoy a spiked eggnog, add in your preferred alcohol during this step as well (we used cognac). If you wish to enjoy a non-alcoholic version, simply skip adding the alcohol in this recipe and add a few extra drops of vanilla extract.
  • Store in an air-tight container, and allow it to rest. Store in the refrigerator for 3-4 days, serve chilled. Enjoy!

Nutrition

Calories: 432kcalCarbohydrates: 26gProtein: 11gFat: 26gSaturated Fat: 15gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gTrans Fat: 0.02gCholesterol: 262mgSodium: 125mgPotassium: 267mgFiber: 0.1gSugar: 26gVitamin A: 1143IUVitamin C: 0.3mgCalcium: 182mgIron: 1mg
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