Homemade Eggnog
Servings 6 people
This Homemade Eggnog is a classic holiday tradition that really hits the heart of the holidays. With delicious spices, this recipe is a hit among friends whether using alcohol or not, it is one tasty drink recipe you can’t resist.
Ingredients
- 6 large egg yolks
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- 3 cups whole milk
- 2 cinnamon sticks
- 5 whole cloves
- 2 cups half & half
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon rum extract
- ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg plus more for serving
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl with a pouring spout, whisk together the egg yolks and the sugar until light in colour.
- In a medium saucepan over medium heat, heat the milk together with the cinnamon sticks and the whole cloves until barely boiling.
- Slowly whisk ½ cup of the hot milk mixture into the egg mixture to temper the eggs. Continue whisking ½ cupsful of the hot milk into the egg mixture until about half of the milk has been added.
- Whisk the tempered egg mixture back into the saucepan and cook over medium heat for 3 minutes whisking constantly.
- Strain the mixture from the saucepan into a glass jug. Discard the cinnamon sticks and the whole cloves.
- Allow to cool, about one hour, and then stir in the half & half cream, the vanilla extract, the rum extract and the nutmeg.
- Chill in the refrigerator. Serve in glasses with a sprinkle of nutmeg on top.
Notes
- Traditionally, eggnog is made with raw eggs. I love the taste of eggnog but the idea of drinking raw egg makes me a bit squeamish. This is a cooked version; it’s basically a thin egg custard base that has cream and spices added to it.
- Store in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. I like to cover the jug with plastic wrap so that odors from other items in the fridge don’t affect the taste of the eggnog.
- This is a non-alcoholic version. If you would like to add alcohol - rum, cognac, and bourbon are all good choices. Just omit the rum extract when you’re making the eggnog and stir the alcohol in before you serve it.
Nutrition
Calories: 344kcal | Carbohydrates: 36g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 19g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Cholesterol: 240mg | Sodium: 96mg | Potassium: 286mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 31g | Vitamin A: 767IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 257mg | Iron: 1mg
Find it online: www.sugarandsoul.co/homemade-eggnog/