Homemade Eggnog
Directions
- 1Separate the egg yolks from the egg whites.
- 2Whisk egg yolks and sugar until creamy.
- 3Heat cream, milk, nutmeg, and salt in a saucepan until it just simmers.
- 4Temper the eggs by adding the hot mixture a spoonful at a time to the egg yolk mixture while whisking constantly.
- 5Pour everything back into the saucepan.
- 6Cook for another minute or two until slightly thickened.
- 7Remove from heat and add vanilla extract.
- 8Strain the eggnog into a pitcher and refrigerate until cold.
- 9Pour the homemade eggnog into glasses.
- 10Serve with whipped cream and a sprinkle of cinnamon.
Ingredients
- 6 egg yolks
- 0.5 cup sugar
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 cups milk
- 0.5 tsp ground nutmeg
- Pinch salt
- 0.25 tsp vanilla extract
- whipped cream
- cinnamon
Equipment
whiskbowlsaucepanpitcherpiping bag
Tips
- Homemade eggnog is thick, creamy, smooth, with the perfect hint of nutmeg, unlike store-bought versions which can be thin and taste artificial.
- The recipe is ready in just 15 minutes.
- You can add rum, brandy, or bourbon for an alcoholic version, or keep it kid-friendly.