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This delicious homemade eggnog recipe is easy to make. Perfect for the holidays to serve the whole family. Add alcohol to make it a party co*cktail or use this in a recipe that calls for eggnog when it's not available in stores.
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This homemade eggnog is perfect for the holidays—and so much better than store bought!
A rich custard is sweetened with brown sugar and flavored with vanilla, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
Eggnog makes a fun and festive drink to sip during the holidays, you can easily turn it into a co*cktail, or add it it your coffee! It's delicious!
★ Why You'll Love this Recipe ★
This eggnog recipe is fully cooked and non-alcoholic so its a fun holiday treat for the whole family.
You can easily make offer liquor which can be stirred in to make this eggnog into a co*cktail.
This is a great go-to recipe if you need eggnog for a recipe like Taylor Swift cookies when eggnog is not available in stores.
★ Ingredients You'll Need ★
Eggnog doesn't require a long list of ingredients or anything out of the ordinary. You may ever already have everything you need on-hand!
Here's what you'll need to gather up:
- Egg yolks. Just the yolks add thickness and that rich flavor eggnog is famous for. You can save the egg whites for a healthy omelette or try my egg white bites!
- Milk and heavy cream. Whole milk + heavy cream will give you a thicker, more rich flavor. The combination of milk and cream makes for the perfect rich and creamy eggnog– I highly recommend using both!
- Cinnamon and nutmeg add warmth and spice to the eggnog. Freshly grated nutmeg adds amazing flavor but powdered works fine too.
- Vanilla extract adds delicious flavor and enhances the sweetness of the eggnog. Be sure to use pure vanilla extract.
- Brown sugar. You can go light or dark brown sugar. Dark has more molasses so if you want a more rich flavor, go dark!
- Liquor is optional. Most traditional eggnog is made with brandy. However, dark rum, brandy, spiced rum, whiskey, and bourbon are also great options depending on your preference.
- Garnish. For a fun festive look, garnish with star anise and/or cinnamon sticks. A pinch of cinnamon powder and sugar also floats nicely on top creating a pretty presentation.
★ How to Make this Recipe ★
Here's a quick look at the steps involved in making this homemade eggnog recipe. The full recipe can be found further down.
- Whisk together the egg yolks and brown sugar.
- Heat and whisk together milk, heavy cream, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
- Add milk mixture to egg, stir to combine.
- Return to sauce pan and cook.
- Remove pan from heat and add vanilla.
- Serve hot or chill serving.
Tip: Go slow and stir, and you'll be fine!
★ Tips & FAQs ★
Storage
Eggnog must be stored in the fridge and keeps well for up to 6 days.
If you want your eggnog to last longer, or if you have extra you want to save for later, then freezing if a great option. Eggnog will last up to 6 month frozen. Just thaw in the fridge, overnight, before serving.
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Simple Homemade Eggnog (Fully Cooked)
Author: Angela G.
This delicious homemade eggnog recipe is easy to make. Perfect for the holidays to serve the whole family. Add alcohol to make it a party co*cktail or use this in a recipe that calls for eggnog when it's not available in stores.
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Recipe Type: Christmas
Prep Time: 10 minutes minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes minutes
Total Time: 2 hours hours 20 minutes minutes
Servings: 4
Yield: 4 cups
Ingredients
- 4 large egg yolks
- ½ cup light brown sugar
- 2 cups whole milk
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Garnish
- Star anise, cinnamon sticks, pinch of cinnamon powder and brown sugar
Optional Liquor
- ½ cup brown liquor (dark rum, brandy, spiced rum, whiskey, bourbon,etc.)
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Instructions
In a large bowl, whisk together egg yolks with brown sugar.
In a saucepan over medium-low, whisk together the whole milk, heavy cream, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Stir occasionally until it begins to steam.
Slowly pour the warmed milk mixture into the egg yolks, whisking constantly as you pour.
Pour slowly and whisk constantly to avoid scrambling the eggs!
Once combined, pour mixture back into the saucepan and return to medium-low heat.
Stirring constantly, cook the eggnog just until it thickens slightly and reaches a temperature of 160°F.
This should take about 2 minutes.
Remove pan from heat and whisk in the vanilla.
Serve hot or iced—either enjoy immediately or transfer it to the fridge and chill until cold before serving over ice.
Stir before serving and enjoy.
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 1cup | Calories: 445kcal | Carbohydrates: 36g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 30g | Saturated Fat: 18g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Cholesterol: 276mg | Sodium: 79mg | Potassium: 300mg | Fiber: 0.2g | Sugar: 35g | Vitamin A: 1333IU | Vitamin C: 0.4mg | Calcium: 238mg | Iron: 1mg
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