Homemade Eggnog
Homemade eggnog is easy to make at home and so much better than store-bought!
Eggnog is a favorite tradition in our house every holiday season. As soon as it hits store shelves in November, we can’t resist bringing it home.
And I can’t believe it, but I’ve only just now started to make it myself. It’s so simple! Just essentially a mixture of milk, cream, eggs, and sugar, with plenty of freshly grated nutmeg to give it the signature eggnog flavor. Drink it as is, use it as a coffee creamer, or add mix-ins to make it just the way you like.
The best mix-ins for homemade eggnog
There are both alcoholic and family-friendly options for turning your homemade eggnog into a delicious cocktail or mocktail. The ratio of eggnog to mix-in is completely up to you! I usually aim for 1:1.
Boozy eggnog additions:
- Rum
- Brandy
- Whiskey
Non-alcoholic eggnog additions:
- Ginger ale
- Lemon-lime soda (this is how I drank it as a kid!)
- 1 or 2% milk
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Homemade Eggnog
Homemade eggnog is easy to make at home and so much better than store-bought!
Ingredients
- 6 large eggs
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar (150 grams)
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 4 cups whole milk (1 quart, about 1 liter), divided
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream (250 ml)
- 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg , fresh if possible
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
For serving (optional)
- Rum
Instructions
- In a large bowl whisk together the eggs, sugar and salt.
- In a medium saucepan, warm 2 cups of the milk over medium heat until bubbles appear around the edges, stirring occasionally. Do not bring to a boil.
- Add warmed milk to the egg mixture in a small stream while whisking constantly until completely combined.
- Return mixture to the saucepan and cook over medium heat to 160°F while whisking constantly, about 3-4 minutes.
- Remove from heat and add to a pitcher. Stir in remaining milk, heavy cream, nutmeg and vanilla.
- Chill completely before serving.
Notes
NOTES:
- For a stronger nutmeg flavor, increase nutmeg to 1 1/2 teaspoons.
- To ensure the mixture is smooth without lumps, pass cooked mixture through a mesh strainer before combining with heavy cream, etc.
- See post above for mix-in suggestions.
Calories: 303kcal, Carbohydrates: 26g, Protein: 9g, Fat: 18g, Saturated Fat: 10g, Cholesterol: 176mg, Sodium: 184mg, Potassium: 229mg, Fiber: 1g, Sugar: 25g, Vitamin A: 813IU, Vitamin C: 1mg, Calcium: 176mg, Iron: 1mg
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