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    Eggnog

    November 13, 2022 by Jenny Blinkhorn Leave a Comment

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    Pin image: top has a cup of eggnog, middle says "The best homemade eggnog" and bottom has a spoon holding eggnog in it over a pan.

    This homemade eggnog recipe is the perfect way to start the winter and holiday season.

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    Eggnog is a delicious custardy holiday drink that is full of warm spices such as cinnamon and nutmeg.

    Starting in November, sometimes in October, you can find eggnog in the grocery stores around where the milk is kept.

    This is the time to make eggnog recipes such as eggnog dip, eggnog punch, or even eggnog French toast,

    Homemade Eggnog

    Sometimes it's fun to make your own eggnog or maybe you want to make your own so you know the ingredients in it. Or maybe it's because you know that homemade eggnog tastes so much better than anything you can get in the stores.

    This is a fairly easy recipe to make and has that classic eggnog flavor that we all love.

    Tips for Making the Best Eggnog

    Top down view of eggnog in a glass with a cinnamon stick floating in it, a plate of biscotti near by.
    • If you want a boozy eggnog, you can add in bourbon, brandy, cognac, or rum at the same time you add in the heavy cream. Just add a small amount.
    • Add some whipped cream on top
    • You can increase the amount of spices you add into your eggnog if you prefer.
    • Make sure to chill your eggnog at minimum 4 hours.

    Leftovers and Storage

    If you have any leftover, pour it into an airtight container such as a mason jar with a lid and store in the fridge. It will keep up to 3 days.

    Eggnog Ingredients

    Homemade eggnog ingredients.
    • whole milk
    • cinnamon stick
    • ground nutmeg
    • pure vanilla extract
    • large egg yolks
    • granulated sugar
    • heavy cream
    • ground cinnamon for topping, optional

    How to Make Eggnog

    Step 1: In a medium saucepan over low heat, whisk milk, nutmeg, and vanilla together.

    Pan with milk, nutmeg, and vanilla extract, small bowl of sugar, measuring dish of milk and egg surrounding it.

    Step 2: Once mixed add the cinnamon stick and bring mixture to a low boil (3-4 min).

    Step 3: Separate the eggs and whisk egg yolks with sugar until yolks are pale in color.

    Step 4: Add a spoonful of the hot milk to the egg yolks and sugar.  Mix well.  Continue until about ¼ cup of hot liquid has been whisked in.

    Step 5: Slowly pour in the remaining hot liquid, whisking repeatedly.

    egg yolks, sugar, and a spoonful of hot milk.
    Egg yolk mixture whisked.
    Adding more milk to the yolk mixture.

    Step 6: Pour it all into the saucepan and cook over medium heat until it begins to thicken. You'll know it's thickened when it will coat the back of a spoon.

    Pan with eggnog ingredients in it.
    Eggnog coating the back of a spoon.

    Step 7: Remove from heat and stir in the heavy cream.

    Step 8: Chill until ready to serve

    Glass jar with eggnog.

    Serve with a sprinkle of cinnamon, a cinnamon stick or whipped cream.

    Clear glass full of eggnog.
    Eggnog in a glass.

    Eggnog

    Jenny Blinkhorn
    Eggnog is one of our favorite ways to welcome the holiday season. This homemade eggnog is delicious.
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    Prep Time 5 mins
    Cook Time 10 mins
    Chill Time 4 hrs
    Total Time 4 hrs 15 mins
    Course Drinks
    Cuisine American
    Servings 2 people
    Calories 757 kcal

    Equipment

    • Medium Sized Pot
    • Large bowl
    • Whisk

    Ingredients
     
     

    • 2 cups whole milk
    • 1 cinnamon stick
    • ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
    • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
    • 6 large egg yolks
    • ½ cup granulated sugar
    • 1 cup heavy cream
    • ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon for topping optional

    Instructions
     

    • In a medium saucepan over low heat, whisk milk, nutmeg, and vanilla.
    • Once mixed add the cinnamon stick
    • Bring mixture to a low boil (3-4 min).
    • Separate the eggs and whisk egg yolks with sugar until yolks are pale in color.
    • Add a spoonful of the hot milk to the egg yolks and sugar. Mix well.
    • Continue until about ¼ cup of hot liquid has been whisked in.
    • Slowly pour in the remaining hot liquid, whisking constantly.
    • Pour it all into the saucepan and cook over medium heat until it begins to thicken.
    • You'll know it's thick enough when it will coat the back of a spoon.
    • Remove from heat and stir in the heavy cream.
    • Chill until ready to serve
    • Serve with a sprinkle of cinnamon, a cinnamon stick or whipped cream.

    Notes

    You can add bourbon to this eggnog when the heavy cream is added.
    Store in an airtight container (like a mason jar) will last up to 3 days.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1gCalories: 757kcalCarbohydrates: 67gProtein: 11gFat: 51gSaturated Fat: 32gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 13gCholesterol: 164mgSodium: 126mgPotassium: 493mgFiber: 1gSugar: 66gVitamin A: 2151IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 400mgIron: 1mg
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    Pin image: top has a cup of eggnog, middle says "The best homemade eggnog" and bottom has a spoon holding eggnog in it over a pan.

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