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Homemade Eggnog
Easy instructions for how to make homemade eggnog, spiked eggnog and also a fabulous eggnog bar!
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 470 kcal
Course:
Drinks
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
Eggnog:
- 2 cups whole milk
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 6 large egg yolks
- ½ cup sugar
- 1 cup heavy cream
For Serving & Garnish:
- Whipped Cream
- cinnamon stick
- star anise
- Alcohol
Instructions
- Separate the egg yolks from the whites in a small bowl.*
- In a small saucepan, combine the milk, cinnamon, nutmeg and vanilla, bringing to a simmer.
- In a medium mixing bowl, combine the egg yolks and sugar. Whisk for 2-3 minutes or until they pale in color.
- Begin by adding a very small amount of the heated milk mixture to the eggs (tempering), whisking constantly to temper the eggs. Do not add the hot milk too quickly or it will cook the eggs. Continue until it is all incorporated. **
- Return to the saucepan and cook over medium heat until slightly thick and mixture coats the back of a spoon. Do not boil the eggnog.
- Remove from the heat and stir in the heavy cream.
- Chill the eggnog before serving.
- To serve, top with the whipped cream, ground cinnamon, cinnamon stick or star anise, if desired. If you'd like to add alcohol, stir in 1 jigger or ounce per cup, stir well. ***
- If you've tried this recipe, come back and let us know how it was in the comments or ratings!
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Notes
- *Leftover eggs whites can be used to create meringue desserts, added to omelets or egg cups or in casseroles. They can also be frozen for future use.
- **If you accidentally have little bits of egg, run it through a fine mesh sieve and then return it to the saucepan.
- ***Best alcohols for eggnog include:
- Bourbon
- Rye
- Aged rum
- Irish whiskey
- Blended Scotch whisky
- Brandy
- Peppermint Schnapps
- White Chocolate Liqueur
- Bailey's Irish Cream
Nutrition Information
Calories
470kcal
(24%)
Carbohydrates
34g
(11%)
Protein
9g
(18%)
Fat
33g
(51%)
Saturated Fat
19g
(95%)
Cholesterol
387mg
(129%)
Sodium
89mg
(4%)
Potassium
235mg
(7%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
32g
(64%)
Vitamin A
1462IU
(29%)
Vitamin C
1mg
(1%)
Calcium
216mg
(22%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 470
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 470kcal | 24% |
| Carbohydrates | 34g | 11% |
| Protein | 9g | 18% |
| Fat | 33g | 51% |
| Saturated Fat | 19g | 95% |
| Cholesterol | 387mg | 129% |
| Sodium | 89mg | 4% |
| Potassium | 235mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 32g | 64% |
| Vitamin A | 1462IU | 29% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 216mg | 22% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.