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Homemade Eggnog

An easy Homemade Eggnog recipe that's perfectly creamy and warmly spiced. Once you learn how to make eggnog for the holidays, you’ll never go back to store-bought again!

Prep Time
25 mins
Cook Time
25 mins
Additional Time
1 hr
Total Time
1 hr 40 mins
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 438 kcal
Course: Drinks , Cocktails
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 2 cups whole milk
  • 3 whole cloves
  • 2 tablespoons + 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract, divided
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ¾ teaspoon ground fresh nutmeg, plus more for garnish
  • pinch kosher salt
  • 6 large egg yolks
  • ¾ cup granulated sugar
  • 2 cups half and half
  • 1½ cups light rum
  • ¼ cup brandy
  • 1 cup heavy cream

Instructions

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  1. In a large heavy-bottomed saucepan over medium-low heat, combine milk, cloves, 1 teaspoon of the vanilla, cinnamon, 3/4 teaspoon of the nutmeg, and kosher salt. After the mixture has warmed for 5 minutes, turn up heat between medium and medium-high. Stir regularly to avoid scorching, until it's just shy of coming to a boil. Remove from heat.
  2. In a large bowl, combine egg yolks and sugar. Whisk briskly until mixture is lightened in color and a bit fluffy, with visible ridges and ripples appearing when you whisk. (see my photo in this post)
  3. VERY slowly pour the hot milk mixture into the eggs, whisking constantly all the while. Incorporate the hot with the cold VERY, VERY slowly, so the eggs don't "cook" to a scrambled consistency.
  4. Then pour everything back into the saucepan and cook over medium heat. Stir constantly for about 5 minutes, until mixture is thickened and foamy. Do not allow mixture to boil. Strain to remove cloves and any possible curdled bits of egg. Let cool for one hour.
  5. Stir in half and half, remaining 2 tablespoons of vanilla, rum, and brandy. Refrigerate overnight to thoroughly chill and let flavors meld. If you prefer, leave out the alcohol - nothing else needs to be altered, and it will still taste wonderful!
  6. Before serving, whip heavy cream until softly firm. Fold whipped cream into eggnog mixture. Pour into individual glasses and garnish with freshly grated nutmeg.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1 Calories 438kcal (22%) Carbohydrates 26g (9%) Protein 10g (20%) Fat 23g (35%) Saturated Fat 14g (70%) Polyunsaturated Fat 9g Trans Fat 1g Cholesterol 223mg (74%) Sodium 143mg (6%) Sugar 25g (50%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 438

% Daily Value*

Serving 1
Calories 438kcal 22%
Carbohydrates 26g 9%
Protein 10g 20%
Fat 23g 35%
Saturated Fat 14g 70%
Polyunsaturated Fat 9g 53%
Trans Fat 1g 50%
Cholesterol 223mg 74%
Sodium 143mg 6%
Sugar 25g 50%

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