Homemade Eggnog

15 mins
Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Whisk egg yolks and sugar until fluffy.
  2. 2Whisk egg yolks and sugar until fluffy.
  3. 3Whisk egg yolks and sugar until fluffy.
  4. 4Heat cream, milk, nutmeg, and salt in a saucepan until simmering.
  5. 5Heat cream, milk, nutmeg, and salt in a saucepan until simmering.
  6. 6Heat cream, milk, nutmeg, and salt in a saucepan until simmering.
  7. 7Temper the eggs by slowly adding hot milk to the egg yolk mixture while whisking.
  8. 8Temper the eggs by slowly adding hot milk to the egg yolk mixture while whisking.
  9. 9Temper the eggs by slowly adding hot milk to the egg yolk mixture while whisking.
  10. 10Pour the tempered egg mixture back into the saucepan and whisk for 1-2 minutes until thick and it reaches 160°F.
  11. 11Pour the tempered egg mixture back into the saucepan and whisk for 1-2 minutes until thick and it reaches 160°F.
  12. 12Pour the tempered egg mixture back into the saucepan and whisk for 1-2 minutes until thick and it reaches 160°F.
  13. 13Remove from heat and stir in vanilla.
  14. 14Remove from heat and stir in vanilla.
  15. 15Remove from heat and stir in vanilla.
  16. 16Strain the eggnog into a pitcher and chill.
  17. 17Strain the eggnog into a pitcher and chill.
  18. 18Strain the eggnog into a pitcher and chill.
  19. 19Serve with whipped cream and a sprinkle of nutmeg.
  20. 20Serve with whipped cream and a sprinkle of nutmeg.
  21. 21Serve with whipped cream and a sprinkle of nutmeg.

Ingredients

  • 6 egg yolks
  • 6 egg yolks
  • 6 egg yolks
  • 0.5 cup sugar
  • 0.5 cup sugar
  • 0.5 cup sugar
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 2 cups milk
  • 2 cups milk
  • 2 cups milk
  • 0.5 tsp nutmeg
  • 0.5 tsp nutmeg
  • 0.5 tsp nutmeg
  • 1 pinch salt
  • 1 pinch salt
  • 1 pinch salt
  • 0.25 tsp vanilla
  • 0.25 tsp vanilla
  • 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.