Eggnog

5 from 1 vote

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

Cook Time10

Total Time15

Course: Beverage

Cuisine: American

Keyword: Eggnog

Servings: glasses

Calories: 457kcal

Author: Jill

Ingredients

6 large egg yolks
1/2 cup sugar granulated
1 cup heavy whipping cream
2 cups milk
1/2 tsp nutmeg ground
1/4 tsp cinnamon
pinch salt
1/2 tsp vanilla extract
cinnamon Ground for topping
alcohol (optional - see notes below)

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.

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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.

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