# Homemade Eggnog

This recipe shows how to make creamy, thick and smooth homemade eggnog with the perfect hint of nutmeg in just minutes.

- Total time: 15 min
- Cuisine: American
- Category: Drink
- Language: en

## 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

## Instructions

1. Separate the egg yolks from the egg whites.
2. Whisk egg yolks and sugar until creamy.
3. Heat cream, milk, nutmeg, and salt in a saucepan until it just simmers.
4. Temper the eggs by adding the hot mixture a spoonful at a time to the egg yolk mixture while whisking constantly.
5. Pour everything back into the saucepan.
6. Cook for another minute or two until slightly thickened.
7. Remove from heat and add vanilla extract.
8. Strain the eggnog into a pitcher and refrigerate until cold.
9. Pour the homemade eggnog into glasses.
10. Serve with whipped cream and a sprinkle of cinnamon.

## Equipment

- whisk
- bowl
- saucepan
- pitcher
- piping 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.

## Source

- Original video: https://www.instagram.com/reel/DR3Jfb7jBEB/?igsh=MXBmeWNkZzRhdWtibQ==
- Recipe page: https://www.cliprecipe.com/recipe/48cf8270-0ec4-43de-abfa-831d343f31df
- Extracted: 2025-12-05

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