Description
Say goodbye to store-bought eggnog forever with this deliciously rich and creamy Homemade Eggnog recipe.
Ingredients
- 6 Egg Yolks
- ½ cup Sugar
- 1 cup Heavy Cream
- 2 cups Whole Milk
- 1 tsp Ground Nutmeg
- Pinch of Salt
- ½ tsp Vanilla Extract
- 4 Egg WhitesGarnish: Whipped Cream, a Cinnamon Stick, and a sprinkle of Nutmeg and Cinnamon (optional)
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, beat egg yolks until light in color. Gradually add the sugar and continue to beat until dissolved. Set aside.
- In a saucepan over medium-high heat, combine cream, milk, nutmeg, and salt and bring to a soft boil, stirring often.
- Remove from the heat and slowly temper the egg mixture by adding one spoonful at a time of the hot milk to it, whisking vigorously with each addition.
- Once combined, return the entire mixture to the saucepan and heat over medium-high heat. Whisk constantly until it’s slightly thickened and reaches 160℉ (71℃).
- Remove from heat, stir in vanilla, and refrigerate until chilled.
- While the mixture chills, beat egg whites to soft peaks and then fold into the cooled nog.
- Whisk again just before serving and pour into a glass of your choice. Garnish as you like!
Notes
- For a boozy eggnog, add 2 oz of Bourbon, Brandy, Cognac, or Rum to one cup of eggnog and enjoy!
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 30
- Category: Drink
- Cuisine: Cocktails