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Eggnog with whipped cream on top.
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Eggnog

If there is one recipe that you need to know like the back of your hand for the Holidays, it's Eggnog. Eggnog is a quick and easy recipe made with egg yolks, sugar, heavy whipping cream, spices, vanilla, and milk.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time15 minutes
Course: Beverage
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Eggnog
Servings: 4 glasses
Author: Jill

Ingredients

Instructions

  • In a medium saucepan over medium-low heat combine milk, heavy cream, nutmeg, and cinnamon. Whisk frequently bringing mixture ALMOST to boiling.
  • Meanwhile, in a large bowl whisk together egg yolks and sugar.  Gradually add sugar a couple of tablespoons at a time whisking thoroughly before each addition.
  • Using a ladle add about 1/2 cup of the hot cream mixture to the egg yolk mixture; whisking thoroughly.  Keep adding the hot cream; whisking thoroughly between each addition.  When most of the hot mixture has been combined with the egg mixture (about 3/4 of it) pour it back into the saucepan.
  • Cook on medium heat until the mixture reaches 160 degrees F; whisking constantly and also making sure to use a spoon for the edges of the pan.
  • Remove from the heat and whisk in the vanilla. The mixture will be slightly thickened but will thicken more as it cools.
  • Pour into glasses and lightly dust the top with cinnamon.

Notes

Spiked Eggnog

Choose your favorite or mix them together for the full batch.
  • 2 Tbsp Whiskey or bourbon
  • 2 Tbsp Rum
If serving to kids and adults, just add the alcohol to the individual glasses to your preferred taste. Mix in the alcohol with the vanilla extract.