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Easy Egg Nog Recipe

The Best Easy Eggnog Recipe - delicious easy homemade eggnog that is rich and creamy, bursting with fresh nutmeg flavor!

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Chilling Time
30 mins
Total Time
45 mins
Servings: 4 drinks
Calories: 367 kcal
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 6 egg yolks
  • ¾ cup granulated sugar
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 2 cups whole milk
  • 1 teaspoon fresh grated nutmeg
  • ½ teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 1 ounce rum or whiskey optional

Instructions

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  1. In a bowl or medium sized pot, add egg yolks and beat with whisk or hand mixer.
  2. Stir in sugar, mix well to combine.
  3. In another pan, add milk.
  4. Then add cream.
  5. Stir in spices and vanilla.
  6. Heat cream and milk, while whisking vigorously, over medium high heat to hot - but NOT boiling.
  7. Slowly temper eggs by pouring milk and cream mixture into eggs while whisking vigorously. Pour only a little bit of the cream and milk at a time, so you do not cook the eggs and make scrambled eggs!
  8. Whisk well when fully mixed.
  9. Return pot to stove and cook on medium heat, whisking vigorously, until eggnog thickens (about 4-5 minutes) - and reaches 160 degrees Fahrenheit using a candy thermometer.
  10. Remove from heat and strain.
  11. Let cool in refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.
  12. Serve with a cinnamon stick and a bit of fresh nutmeg grated on top.
  13. Stir in a shot of rum or whiskey as desired.
  14. Can also be heated up to serve hot, if desired.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1g Calories 367kcal (18%) Carbohydrates 31g (10%) Protein 6g (12%) Fat 22g (34%) Saturated Fat 12g (60%) Polyunsaturated Fat 8g Cholesterol 237mg (79%) Sodium 54mg (2%) Sugar 30g (60%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4drinks

Amount Per Serving

Calories 367

% Daily Value*

Serving 1g
Calories 367kcal 18%
Carbohydrates 31g 10%
Protein 6g 12%
Fat 22g 34%
Saturated Fat 12g 60%
Polyunsaturated Fat 8g 47%
Cholesterol 237mg 79%
Sodium 54mg 2%
Sugar 30g 60%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.