This creamy homemade eggnog recipe is a festive holiday drink made from scratch with egg yolks, milk, cream, and warm spices. It’s kid-friendly and customizable.
Author:Robert
Prep Time:15 minutes
Cook Time:10 minutes
Total Time:25 minutes
Yield:Serves 6
Category:Beverage
Method:Stovetop
Cuisine:American
Diet:Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
6 large egg yolks
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1 cup heavy whipping cream
2 cups milk
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
Pinch of salt
1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
Ground cinnamon, for topping
Alcohol (optional): 1/4 cup brandy, bourbon, rum or whisky
Instructions
Whisk egg yolks and sugar together in a medium bowl until light and creamy.
In a saucepan over medium-high heat, combine cream, milk, nutmeg, and salt. Stir until the mixture reaches a bare simmer.
Gradually add spoonfuls of the hot milk mixture to the egg yolk mixture, whisking constantly to temper the eggs.
Once most of the milk has been added, pour the egg mixture back into the saucepan.
Whisk constantly over medium heat until the mixture slightly thickens or reaches 160°F.
Remove from heat and stir in vanilla and optional alcohol.
Strain the mixture through a fine mesh sieve into a container.
Cover and refrigerate until fully chilled.
Stir well before serving. Top with ground cinnamon or whipped cream if desired.
Notes
Adjust sweetness by adding more or less sugar.
Experiment with different spices for unique flavors.