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Homemade Egg Nog

Rich and creamy Homemade Egg Nog is easy to make and perfect for enjoying during Christmas. Make this delicious drink with or without liquor but either way this homemade version is better than anything you can buy in a store.
Course Drinks
Cuisine American
Keyword Christmas Cocktail, Egg Nog, Eggnog, Homemade Egg Nog
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Chill 2 hours
Servings 5 servings
Calories 299 kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 ½ cups whole milk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • ½ teaspoon nutmeg grated
  • 2 eggs room temperature
  • 2 egg yolks room temperature
  • ¼ cup sugar
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • Whipped cream for topping
  • Ground cinnamon for topping
  • Ground nutmeg for topping

Instructions

  1. Combine heavy cream and grated nutmeg in a large bowl. Set it aside.
  2. In a large saucepan or dutch oven, combine milk and vanilla. Cook over low-medium heat, stirring occasionally until milk warms and gentle bubbles form.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk together the eggs, yolks, sugar, and salt until mixture thickens and forms a pale color. Approximately 3-5 minutes.
  4. Slowly add in the milk while continuing to whisk the egg mixture. Pour the mixture back into the saucepan . Cook it over low heat. Stir constantly for around 5-6 minutes.
  5. Strain the egg mixture into the bowl with the heavy cream and nutmeg then stir to combine.
  6. Cover the bowl with a lid or plastic wrap and place eggnog in the fridge. Chill for two hours before serving.

  7. Serving suggestion: Pour eggnog into glasses or mugs and garnish with whipped cream, ground cinnamon, and some freshly grated nutmeg if desired.

Recipe Notes

To make sure you are not consuming raw eggs please make sure you allow the egg mixture to come to a low boil before remove it from the stove.

Nutritional information is estimated. Information will vary based on ingredient choices and serving sizes. 

Nutrition Facts
Homemade Egg Nog
Amount Per Serving (8 oz)
Calories 299 Calories from Fat 216
% Daily Value*
Fat 24g37%
Saturated Fat 14g88%
Trans Fat 1g
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g
Monounsaturated Fat 7g
Cholesterol 216mg72%
Sodium 194mg8%
Potassium 167mg5%
Carbohydrates 15g5%
Fiber 1g4%
Sugar 14g16%
Protein 7g14%
Vitamin A 1017IU20%
Vitamin C 1mg1%
Calcium 133mg13%
Iron 1mg6%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.