5.0 from 3 votes
Eggnog Recipe
This Christmas, chill out with a creamy classic that's full of comfort and joy!
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 307 kcal
Course:
Drinks
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 6 large egg yolks
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar or 1/2 cup maple syrup
- 2 cups whole milk
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Ground cinnamon and cinnamon stick for garnish
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, whisk egg yolks and sugar until light and creamy.
- In a saucepan, combine milk, cream, nutmeg, and salt. Stir often and heat until just simmering.
- Gradually temper the hot milk mixture into the egg yolks, whisking continuously.
- Return the mixture to the saucepan. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until slightly thickened.
- Remove from heat. Stir in vanilla extract.
- Strain the mixture through a fine mesh sieve. Cover and refrigerate until chilled.
- Serve chilled with a sprinkle of cinnamon and a cinnamon stick (optional).
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Nutrition Information
Calories
307kcal
(15%)
Carbohydrates
22g
(7%)
Protein
7g
(14%)
Fat
22g
(34%)
Saturated Fat
12g
(60%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
6g
Cholesterol
249mg
(83%)
Sodium
147mg
(6%)
Potassium
180mg
(5%)
Fiber
0.03g
(0%)
Sugar
22g
(44%)
Vitamin A
975IU
(20%)
Vitamin C
0.2mg
(0%)
Calcium
150mg
(15%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 307
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 307kcal | 15% |
| Carbohydrates | 22g | 7% |
| Protein | 7g | 14% |
| Fat | 22g | 34% |
| Saturated Fat | 12g | 60% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Cholesterol | 249mg | 83% |
| Sodium | 147mg | 6% |
| Potassium | 180mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 0.03g | 0% |
| Sugar | 22g | 44% |
| Vitamin A | 975IU | 20% |
| Vitamin C | 0.2mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 150mg | 15% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.