5.0 from 3 votes
Eggnog Recipe
Toast the holiday season with a glass of homemade Eggnog! You'll love this easy homemade eggnog recipe served hot or cold with a pinch of nutmeg.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings: 6
Calories: 453 kcal
Course:
Drinks
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 3 cups whole milk
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 3 cinnamon sticks
- 1 Tablespoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon nutmeg
- 4 large eggs
- ⅔ cup granulated sugar
- 1/2-3/4 cup bourbon or dark rum optional
Instructions
- Heat the milk, heavy cream, cinnamon sticks, vanilla, and nutmeg in a large saucepan over medium-high heat until it comes to a light boil, stirring occasionally.
- In a medium bowl, add the eggs and beat on high speed while slowly adding the sugar. Beat on high speed until pale and fluffy. (about 2-3 minutes)
- Whisk the egg mixture into the milk slowly. Heat over low until temperature reaches 160 degrees F.
- Pour the eggnog through a fine sieve to make sure there are no scrambled egg pieces.
- Pour into a large mug and top with whipped cream if desired, and a pinch of nutmeg.
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Notes
- Can be served hot or cold.
- If using pasteurized eggs, there's no need to heat until 160 degrees.
- Serve eggnog spiked with bourbon or spiced rum.
Nutrition Information
Calories
453kcal
(23%)
Carbohydrates
31g
(10%)
Protein
9g
(18%)
Fat
22g
(34%)
Saturated Fat
13g
(65%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
7g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
181mg
(60%)
Sodium
111mg
(5%)
Sugar
30g
(60%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 453
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 453kcal | 23% |
| Carbohydrates | 31g | 10% |
| Protein | 9g | 18% |
| Fat | 22g | 34% |
| Saturated Fat | 13g | 65% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 7g | 41% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 181mg | 60% |
| Sodium | 111mg | 5% |
| Sugar | 30g | 60% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.