Easy Homemade Eggnog Recipe
Easy Homemade Eggnog Recipe; this is a creamy and thick holiday drink with the perfect festive flavors and hints of nutmeg.
Ingredients
- 6 large legg yolks
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 2 cups milk
- ¼ teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1 pinch ground cinnamon (for topping)
Instructions
- The first thing you are going to do is whisk the egg yolks and the sugar together in a medium bowl until it is light and creamy.
- Next, in a medium size saucepan, put on medium-high heat, and then combine the cream, milk, nutmeg and salt. Stir often until mixture reaches a small simmer.
- Next, add a spoonful of the hot milk to the egg mixture, whisking vigorously. Repeat this and continue to add a big spoonful at a time, to temper the eggs. Continue untill all of the hot milk has been added to the eggs. Pour this mixture back into the saucepan on the stove at medium heat.
- Whisk constantly for just a few minutes, until the mixture is just slightly thickened (or until it reaches about 160 degrees F on a thermometer). It will thicken more as it cools. It is super important to continue to whisk this while on the heat so it does not get clumpy. Remove from the heat and add the vanilla and alcohol (if you are using it).
- Pour the eggnog mixture through a mesh strainer into a large pitcher or other container. Cover with plastic wrap or a lid. Refrigerate until completely chilled. It will thicken as it cools. If you want a more thin eggnog, you can add the entire mixture to a blender with a few extra tablespoons of milk and blend until smooth.
- Serve with a few sprinkles of cinnamon or nutmeg. This eggnog can be stored in your fridge for up to one week!
Notes
If you want to add alcohol to your eggnog, start with ¼ cup of your choice of alcohol (I like using brandy or rum) added at the same time as the vanilla, or after cooling the eggnog. Add more to taste, if desired.