Description
This rich and creamy homemade eggnog is perfect for holiday celebrations. Enjoy it cold with a sprinkle of cinnamon!
Ingredients
Scale
- 9 large egg yolks
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1–1/2 cups heavy cream
- 3 cups whole milk
- 3/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Ground cinnamon (optional, for topping)
- Whipped cream (optional, for topping)
Instructions
- In a large nonstick pot set over medium-high heat, combine the cream, milk, nutmeg and salt. Stir often until mixture reaches a simmer (but don’t boil).
- Meanwhile, in a large bowl, add the egg yolks only (save whites for another recipe or discard) and granulated sugar. Use a whisk to whisk until combined.
- While whisking the egg mixture constantly and vigorously, scoop and very gradually pour in 1/2 cup of the hot cream mixture into the eggs. Repeat, adding another 1/2 cup hot cream into eggs (gradually while whisking constantly) until incorporated. Repeat this process, adding a total of 1 more cup.
- Once the eggs are tempered, gradually pour the egg mixture back into the pot on the stove. Add it slowly while whisking constantly! Whisk constantly for a few minutes or until you can feel the mixture slightly thicken (or it hits 160°F on a thermometer). Don’t worry—it thickens more as it cools.
- Remove pot from heat and stir in the vanilla. If adding alcohol, add now too.
- Place a fine mesh strainer over a pitcher or another container and pour the eggnog through strainer. Cover container with plastic wrap and chill in the fridge until fully cooled, about 3 hours.
- Pour into small glasses (it’s rich!) and top with a sprinkle of cinnamon or a doll-up of whipped cream and sprinkle of cinnamon. Enjoy cold!
Notes
- Note 1: Save the egg whites for another recipe or discard.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 220mg