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Homemade Eggnog

A simple and flavorful recipe that's sure to be a favorite.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 3 -4 cups of eggnog
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 6 6 large egg yolks
  • ½ ½ cup granulated sugar
  • 1 1 cup heavy cream
  • 2 2 cups milk
  • 1 ½ 1 ½ teaspoons freshly grated nutmeg
  • Pinch of salt
  • ¼ ¼ teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ⅛ ⅛ teaspoon rum extract optional

Instructions

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  1. In a medium bowl, whisk together the egg yolks and sugar until light and creamy.
  2. In a saucepan, bring the cream, milk, nutmeg and salt to a bare simmer, stirring often. Slowly ladle in 1/2 cup or so of the hot milk to the egg mixture, whisking vigorously to avoid little bits of cooked egg. This will temper the eggs so they don't scramble when cooked on the stovetop. Ladle in another 1/2 cup, whisking vigorously the entire time. Do this until all the hot milk has been added to the eggs and the mixture is well combined.
  3. Pour the tempered egg mixture back into the saucepan of milk on the stove, whisking quickly, and cook the mixture, stirring constantly, until it reaches 160 degrees F on a thermometer.
  4. Remove from the heat and stir in the vanilla and rum extract (if using).
  5. Pour the eggnog into a bowl and cover with plastic wrap. Refrigerate until thoroughly chilled.

Notes

  • Milk: I use 1% milk when making this - you could probably get away with anything from skim to whole milk.
  • Nutmeg: I happen to really love nutmeg - if you think the full 1 1/2 teaspoons might be a bit overwhelming, knock it down to 1 teaspoon to start and add more after tasting, if needed.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1 Cup Calories 584kcal (29%) Carbohydrates 45g (15%) Protein 12g (24%) Fat 40g (62%) Saturated Fat 23g (115%) Cholesterol 485mg (162%) Sodium 116mg (5%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 42g (84%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 3-4 cups of eggnog

Amount Per Serving

Calories

% Daily Value*

Serving 1 Cup
Calories 584kcal 29%
Carbohydrates 45g 15%
Protein 12g 24%
Fat 40g 62%
Saturated Fat 23g 115%
Cholesterol 485mg 162%
Sodium 116mg 5%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 42g 84%

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