Directions
- 1Whisk egg yolks and sugar until fluffy.
- 2Heat cream, milk, nutmeg, and salt in a saucepan until simmering.
- 3Temper the eggs by slowly adding hot milk to the egg yolk mixture while whisking.
- 4Pour the tempered egg mixture back into the saucepan and whisk for 1-2 minutes until thick and it reaches 160°F.
- 5Remove from heat and stir in vanilla.
- 6Strain the eggnog into a pitcher and chill.
- 7Serve with whipped cream and a sprinkle of nutmeg.
Ingredients
- 6 egg yolks
- 0.5 cup sugar
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 cups milk
- 0.5 tsp nutmeg
- 1 pinch salt
- 0.25 tsp vanilla
Equipment
whiskbowlsaucepanpitcherstrainer
Tips
- Tempering the eggs creates a silky, custard-like texture that store-bought eggnog cannot match.
- Optional: Add bourbon, rum, or brandy for an alcoholic version.
- You can make the best eggnog with six ingredients you already have in your fridge.
- It's perfectly creamy and thick without that artificial overly sweet store-bought taste.
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