# Homemade Eggnog

Homemade eggnog is a creamy and thick beverage made with simple ingredients, offering a rich custard-like flavor without the artificial sweetness of store-bought versions.

- Total time: 15 min
- Category: Dessert
- Language: en

## 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

## Instructions

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

## Equipment

- whisk
- bowl
- saucepan
- pitcher
- strainer

## 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.

## Source

- Original video: https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZTrCSP1bh/
- Recipe page: https://www.cliprecipe.com/recipe/e029ce52-aeae-4ab6-8859-dcbad3d4d2ba
- Extracted: 2025-12-13

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