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Homemade Eggnog Recipe
This classic homemade eggnog recipe is the made with the freshest ingredients to create a fun holiday drink that cooks in less than 20 minutes.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 359 kcal
Course:
Drinks
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 6 large egg yolks
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 cups milk
- 2 cups whipping cream
- 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 2 whole cloves
- pinch of salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup rum (optional)
Instructions
- Whisk the egg yolks and sugar together in a medium bowl until light and fluffy.
- In a saucepan over medium-low heat, combine the milk, cream, nutmeg, cloves, and salt. Stir often until mixture reaches a bare simmer.
- Whisk ½ cup of the hot milk mixture slowly into the egg mixture to temper the eggs. Continue slowly adding the milk until incorporated.
- Transfer the mixture back to the saucepan and return to the stove.
- Increase temperature to medium heat, whisking constantly for 3 to 4 minutes, until the mixture is just slightly thickened. Do not allow it to boil.
- Remove from heat and stir in the vanilla and rum. Remove and discard the cloves, and allow the eggnog to cool for 1 hour before transferring it to a pitcher.
- Refrigerate overnight in airtight container before serving for best taste. Store in the fridge for up to 3 days.
Cup of Yum
Notes
- EGGNOG WITH RUM: You can make this recipe with or without the rum. To create the eggnog with rum, add 1/2 cup of rum before chilling in the refrigerator.
- SUBSTITUTIONS:
- Nutritional information does not include the optional rum.
- Spices: You can add more or less spices, as desired to achieve the perfect eggnog flavor. Add ground cinnamon too, if desired.
- Sugar: You can reduce the amount of sugar slightly or use maple syrup instead.
- You can use half and half instead of the whipping cream and milk.
Nutrition Information
Calories
359kcal
(18%)
Carbohydrates
22.6g
(8%)
Protein
6.5g
(13%)
Fat
27.5g
(42%)
Saturated Fat
16.2g
(81%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1.3g
Monounsaturated Fat
7.8g
Cholesterol
227mg
(76%)
Sodium
91mg
(4%)
Potassium
59.9mg
(2%)
Fiber
0.1g
(0%)
Sugar
22.1g
(44%)
Vitamin A
1180IU
(24%)
Vitamin C
0.5mg
(1%)
Calcium
155mg
(16%)
Iron
0.4mg
(2%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 359
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 359kcal | 18% |
| Carbohydrates | 22.6g | 8% |
| Protein | 6.5g | 13% |
| Fat | 27.5g | 42% |
| Saturated Fat | 16.2g | 81% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.3g | 8% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 7.8g | 39% |
| Cholesterol | 227mg | 76% |
| Sodium | 91mg | 4% |
| Potassium | 59.9mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 0.1g | 0% |
| Sugar | 22.1g | 44% |
| Vitamin A | 1180IU | 24% |
| Vitamin C | 0.5mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 155mg | 16% |
| Iron | 0.4mg | 2% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.