Homemade Eggnog

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4.8

18 reviews
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  • Prep Time

    5 mins

  • Cook Time

    5 mins

  • Cooling Time

    1 hr

  • Total Time

    15 mins

  • Servings

    6

  • Calories

    407 kcal

  • Course

    Drinks

  • Cuisine

    British

Homemade Eggnog

Celebrate the holidays the right way with Homemade Eggnog! Spiced with nutmeg, cinnamon, ginger, and spiked with bourbon, this festive drink is sure to warm the hearts of everyone who has a glass.

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Ingredients

Servings
  • ½ cup sugar granulated
  • 6 eggs separated
  • 2 cups milk
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • ½ teaspoon nutmeg
  • ½ teaspoon cinnamon
  • teaspoon ginger
  • 1 cup bourbon

Optional

  • 4 candy canes crushed
  • 2 ounce chocolate melted
  • 6 cinnamon sticks
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Instructions

  1. Set aside 1 tbsp of the granulated sugar. 
  2. Add the egg yolks to the bowl of your mixer and beat until the lighten in color. Gradually add the remaining sugar to the bowl and beat until the sugar dissolves. Set aside.
  3. In a medium saucepan add the milk, heavy cream, nutmeg, cinnamon and ginger. Stir and bring to a boil over medium heat. Stir occasionally. Remove from heat.
  4. Add a ladle of the milk mixture at a time to the egg mixture and stir. This is called tempering. Add a few ladles, about 4 or 5 of the milk mixture and stir. Return everything to the saucepan and cook over medium heat until the mixture reaches 160℉.
  5. Remove from the saucepan from heat and stir in the bourbon. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and set in the fridge to chill for at least an hour.
  6. Add the egg whites to a medium bowl and beat until soft peaks. Add the tbsp of sugar and beat until stiff peaks form. 
  7. Whisk the egg whites into the chilled eggnog. Serve cold.

Notes

  • Pasteurized Eggs for Safety: To ensure the eggnog is safe for everyone to enjoy, use pasteurized eggs, especially since the recipe involves raw eggs.
  • Storage Instructions: Store any leftover eggnog in a sealed container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Shake or stir well before serving, as the ingredients may separate over time.
  • Serving Suggestion: Serve the eggnog chilled with a sprinkle of nutmeg or cinnamon on top for an extra festive touch. Garnish with a cinnamon stick or a candy cane for a decorative and flavorful addition.
  • Alcohol is Optional: The addition of bourbon is entirely up to you. For a family-friendly version, simply omit the alcohol. Or, for a different twist, experiment with rum or brandy.
  • Dairy Substitutes: For a dairy-free version, use almond milk, soy milk, or oat milk in place of regular milk, and coconut cream as a substitute for heavy cream.

Nutrition Information

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Serving 1serving Calories 407kcal (20%) Carbohydrates 22g (7%) Protein 8g (16%) Fat 21g (32%) Saturated Fat 12g (60%) Cholesterol 226mg (75%) Sodium 113mg (5%) Potassium 197mg (6%) Sugar 21g (42%) Vitamin A 950IU (19%) Vitamin C 0.2mg (0%) Calcium 144mg (14%) Iron 0.8mg (4%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 407 kcal

% Daily Value*

Serving 1serving
Calories 407kcal 20%
Carbohydrates 22g 7%
Protein 8g 16%
Fat 21g 32%
Saturated Fat 12g 60%
Cholesterol 226mg 75%
Sodium 113mg 5%
Potassium 197mg 4%
Sugar 21g 42%
Vitamin A 950IU 19%
Vitamin C 0.2mg 0%
Calcium 144mg 14%
Iron 0.8mg 4%

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

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