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Easy Eggnog Recipe
This creamy, rich, and easy eggnog recipe is the BEST holiday drink - perfect for all of your holiday parties!
Prep Time
15 mins
Chill Time
2 hrs
Total Time
2 hrs 15 mins
Servings: 8
Calories: 364 kcal
Course:
Drinks
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 6 large eggs, separated
- 1 cup sugar, divided
- 6 cups milk
- 2 tablespoons vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- Dash of Salt
- 1 cup heavy cream, chilled
Instructions
- Place a medium metal or glass mixing bowl in the refrigerator to be used later.
- In another medium bowl, beat egg whites with a hand mixer until stiff. Fold in ¾ cup sugar, a few tablespoons at a time. Set aside.
- In a large mixing bowl, beat egg yolks until they turn a lemon-yellow color. Mix in remaining ¼ cup sugar a few tablespoons at a time. Then mix in milk, vanilla, nutmeg, and salt. Set aside.
- Remove the chilled bowl from the refrigerator. Pour in heavy cream and whip until soft peaks form.
- Add the egg white mixture and the whipped cream to the egg yolk mixture and use a wooden spoon to stir. Chill until cold, about 2 hours.
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Notes
- Safety. To reduce the chance of foodborne illness, use pasteurized eggs. Pasteurization is a process that heats the eggs to a temperature that kills harmful bacteria. Also, do not leave eggnog at room temperature for longer than 2 hours.
- Make ahead of time. Eggnog is best when chilled for at least a couple of hours before serving, but you can make it 8-12 hours before you plan to serve it. Stir before pouring.
- Store. Keep eggnog in an airtight container in the fridge. It is best when used within 24 hours, but can last for 2-3 days.
Nutrition Information
Serving
1cup
Calories
364kcal
(18%)
Carbohydrates
35g
(12%)
Protein
11g
(22%)
Fat
20g
(31%)
Saturated Fat
11g
(55%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
5g
Trans Fat
0.01g
Cholesterol
178mg
(59%)
Sodium
125mg
(5%)
Potassium
354mg
(10%)
Fiber
0.03g
(0%)
Sugar
35g
(70%)
Vitamin A
912IU
(18%)
Vitamin C
0.2mg
(0%)
Calcium
264mg
(26%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 364
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1cup | |
| Calories | 364kcal | 18% |
| Carbohydrates | 35g | 12% |
| Protein | 11g | 22% |
| Fat | 20g | 31% |
| Saturated Fat | 11g | 55% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Trans Fat | 0.01g | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 178mg | 59% |
| Sodium | 125mg | 5% |
| Potassium | 354mg | 8% |
| Fiber | 0.03g | 0% |
| Sugar | 35g | 70% |
| Vitamin A | 912IU | 18% |
| Vitamin C | 0.2mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 264mg | 26% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.