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Old Fashioned Homemade Eggnog
Ditch store-bought eggnog forever! This homemade version is decadently creamy, perfectly spiced, and fully cooked for everyone to enjoy.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Chilling Time
4 hrs
Total Time
4 hrs 20 mins
Servings: 6 cups
Calories: 253 kcal
Course:
Dessert , Drinks
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 2 1/2 cups milk whole, 2%, or 1%
- 4 whole cinnamon sticks
- 1/8 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 7 large egg yolks
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 cups heavy cream or half and half for a light version
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
Instructions
- Combine the milk, cinnamon sticks, cloves, and ½ teaspoon vanilla extract in a large saucepan. Place it over low heat for 5 minutes to infuse the flavors.
- In a medium mixing bowl, whisk the egg yolks and sugar together for about 1 minute, or until the mixture becomes pale and slightly thickened.
- Remove the cinnamon sticks from the milk and increase the heat to medium-high. Gradually whisk about ¼ of the hot milk into the egg yolk mixture to temper the eggs. Then, pour the egg yolk mixture back into the saucepan with the remaining milk, whisking continuously.
- Cook the mixture over medium heat, whisking constantly, for 3 minutes, or until it thickens slightly. Do not let it boil.
- Pour the hot eggnog into a large bowl or beverage container and allow it to cool at room temperature for 1 hour. If desired, return the cinnamon sticks to the mixture for additional flavor.
- After cooling, stir in the heavy cream, 2 teaspoons vanilla extract, and nutmeg. Refrigerate the eggnog for at least 4 hours, or until fully chilled.
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Notes
- For an uncooked version, in a large mixing bowl, whisk the egg yolks, sugar, ground cloves, and nutmeg together. Add ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon in place of the cinnamon sticks. Gradually whisk in the milk, cream, and vanilla extract until thoroughly combined. Chill before serving.
- Alcohol can be added before serving, to taste. Dark rum, cognac, and bourbon are all traditional options.
Nutrition Information
Serving
0.5cup
Calories
253kcal
(13%)
Carbohydrates
17g
(6%)
Protein
4g
(8%)
Fat
19g
(29%)
Saturated Fat
11g
(55%)
Cholesterol
173mg
(58%)
Sodium
42mg
(2%)
Potassium
108mg
(3%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
15g
(30%)
Vitamin A
815IU
(16%)
Vitamin C
0.2mg
(0%)
Calcium
100mg
(10%)
Iron
0.3mg
(2%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6cups
Amount Per Serving
Calories 253
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 0.5cup | |
| Calories | 253kcal | 13% |
| Carbohydrates | 17g | 6% |
| Protein | 4g | 8% |
| Fat | 19g | 29% |
| Saturated Fat | 11g | 55% |
| Cholesterol | 173mg | 58% |
| Sodium | 42mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 108mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 15g | 30% |
| Vitamin A | 815IU | 16% |
| Vitamin C | 0.2mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 100mg | 10% |
| Iron | 0.3mg | 2% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.