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Homemade Eggnog

This homemade eggnog is a delicious holiday treat that can be made in 10 minutes! Thick, creamy, and perfectly spiced this is the best eggnog you will ever taste.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Servings: 8
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 2 cups whole milk
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1 teaspoon nutmeg
  • 1 pinch salt
  • 6 large egg yolks
  • ½ cup sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon rum extract

Instructions

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  1. Pour the milk and cream into a medium size saucepan and heat over medium heat. 
  2. Add in the ground nutmeg and salt. Stir to combine. Bring this mixture to a simmer. 
  3. Meanwhile, add the egg yolks to a medium sized bowl. Mix together with a hand mixer or whisk. 
  4. Mix in the sugar and continue to beat on for 2-3 minutes until egg mixture is thick and you can see ribbons as it mixes.
  5. Once milk mixture is simmering, temper the eggs by ladling 2-3 spoonfuls of hot milk into the eggs while mixing continuously. Continue until egg mixture is pourable. 
  6. Pour the egg mix into the saucepan with the rest of the milk while whisking. 
  7. Continue whisking until the eggnog reaches a temperature of 160 degrees F. Check the temperature, as this can happen immediately.
  8. Remove the pan from the heat and stir in the vanilla and rum extracts. 
  9. Pour eggnog through a fine mesh sieve into a pitcher and chill in the refrigerator for at least 4-6 hours before serving. 
  10. After chilling, whisk together the eggnog before serving. 
  11. If eggnog is too thick, you can add milk to thin it out to desired consistency. 
  12. Top with whipped cream when serving if desired. 

Notes

  • Whole Milk/Heavy Cream: Use your preferred choice of milk either dairy or non-dairy. You can also change the amounts of milk/cream used. If you swap some of the cream out for milk or use a lower fat milk, the less thick and creamy your drink will be.
  • Eggs: The egg yolks help to thicken this recipe, I don't recommend substituting the eggs in this recipe.
  • Ground Nutmeg: Can be substituted with freshly ground nutmeg. You can also add a pinch of ground cinnamon for more spiced flavorings.
  • Rum Extract: This rum extract adds the classic flavoring that most store-bought eggnogs have. You can omit this and only add the vanilla if desired.
  • Store: Store homemade eggnog in a sealed container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
  • Freeze: We don't recommend freezing this recipe.

Nutrition Information

Calories 232kcal (12%) Carbohydrates 17g (6%) Protein 5g (10%) Fat 16g (25%) Saturated Fat 9g (45%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g Monounsaturated Fat 5g Cholesterol 187mg (62%) Sodium 43mg (2%) Potassium 136mg (4%) Fiber 0.1g (0%) Sugar 16g (32%) Vitamin A 731IU (15%) Vitamin C 0.2mg (0%) Calcium 113mg (11%) Iron 0.4mg (2%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories

% Daily Value*

Calories 232kcal 12%
Carbohydrates 17g 6%
Protein 5g 10%
Fat 16g 25%
Saturated Fat 9g 45%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g 6%
Monounsaturated Fat 5g 25%
Cholesterol 187mg 62%
Sodium 43mg 2%
Potassium 136mg 3%
Fiber 0.1g 0%
Sugar 16g 32%
Vitamin A 731IU 15%
Vitamin C 0.2mg 0%
Calcium 113mg 11%
Iron 0.4mg 2%

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