Homemade Eggnog Recipe

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5 from 16 votes

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.

Prep Time5

Cook Time15

Total Time20

Course: Cocktail

Cuisine: American

Servings:

Calories: 432kcal

Author: Ebony Robinson

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

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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!

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