Homemade Eggnog Recipe

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  • Prep Time

    10 mins

  • Cook Time

    10 mins

  • Additional Time

    1 d

  • Total Time

    15 mins

  • Servings

    8 servings

  • Calories

    447 kcal

  • Course

    Drinks

  • Cuisine

    American

Homemade Eggnog Recipe

A quick and easy holiday classic made with milk, cream, fresh eggs, and warm spices.

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Ingredients

Servings
  • 10 egg yolks
  • 4 cups whole milk
  • ¾ cup granulated sugar
  • 1 cinnamon stick
  • 3 whole cloves
  • 1 ½ cups heavy whipping cream
  • 1 cup dark rum * optional
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
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Instructions

  1. Prepare an ice bath big enough to put the bottom of the saucepan in (I use the kitchen sink).
  2. Whisk egg yolks until light in color and slightly foamy.
  3. Combine milk, sugar, cloves and cinnamon stick in a small saucepan. Whisk over medium heat until hot but not boiling.
  4. Scoop about 2 cups of the hot milk mixture into the eggs a little bit at a time whisking after each addition.
  5. Pour the warm egg mixture into the milk and whisk over medium heat until slightly thickened, about 5 minutes.
  6. Remove from heat, place in ice bath and whisk 2-3 minutes.
  7. Stir in cream, rum and vanilla. Chill at least 24 hours.
  8. Serve over ice with a dash of nutmeg.

Notes

  • To Make This Alcohol Free Simply skip the rum or add in a bit of rum extract (1 teaspoon should do).
  • Do not boil the egg mixture, heat until the temperature of the mixture reaches 160°F on a thermometer (or until thickened).
  • Do not boil the egg mixture, heat until the temperature of the mixture reaches 160°F on a thermometer (or until thickened).
  • Homemade eggnog will keep covered for about 3 days in the fridge.
  • Homemade eggnog will keep covered for about 3 days in the fridge.
  • Dark rum is our favorite spike for eggnog, we use about 1 cup but start with half and after tasting, add more if you'd like. Other spirits will enhance your eggnog equally well. Bourbon, brandy, or Southern Comfort are great alternatives.
  • Dark rum is our favorite spike for eggnog, we use about 1 cup but start with half and after tasting, add more if you'd like.
  • Other spirits will enhance your eggnog equally well. Bourbon, brandy, or Southern Comfort are great alternatives.
  • Eggnog can be served chilled (over ice), hot, or even in a latte!
  • Eggnog can be served chilled (over ice), hot, or even in a latte!

Nutrition Information

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Calories 447 (22%) Carbohydrates 27g (9%) Protein 8g (16%) Fat 26g (40%) Saturated Fat 15g (75%) Cholesterol 317mg (106%) Sodium 81mg (3%) Potassium 219mg (6%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 25g (50%) Vitamin A 1178IU (24%) Vitamin C 1mg (1%) Calcium 200mg (20%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 447 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 447 22%
Carbohydrates 27g 9%
Protein 8g 16%
Fat 26g 40%
Saturated Fat 15g 75%
Cholesterol 317mg 106%
Sodium 81mg 3%
Potassium 219mg 5%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 25g 50%
Vitamin A 1178IU 24%
Vitamin C 1mg 1%
Calcium 200mg 20%
Iron 1mg 6%

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

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