Description
A classic eggnog recipe perfect for the holidays.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 large egg yolks
- 2/3 cup sugar
- 1–1/2 cups heavy whipping cream
- 3 cups whole milk
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg (or more to taste)
- 1/8 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1 pinch salt
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, cinnamon sticks, whipped cream (for serving, optional)
Instructions
- Whisk egg yolks: Place the egg yolks and sugar in a saucepan. Whisk until well blended, lighter in color, and creamy.
- Add liquids: Whisk in the cream, milk, ground nutmeg and cloves, and salt until blended.
- Simmer: Place the saucepan over medium-low heat and slowly warm. Once the mixture is warm, increase the heat to medium and bring to a simmer, whisking constantly, until the mixture reaches 160-165°F on an instant-read thermometer. Immediately take off the heat.
- Strain: Allow the eggnog to cool for 10-15 minutes until it stops steaming, stirring from time to time. Stir in the vanilla extract you’re using alcohol, stir it in now.
- Chill: Place the eggnog in the fridge until completely chilled – at least 4 hours is best. Serve with whipped cream, ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg and cinnamon sticks, if you like.
Notes
- For a spiced version, add additional spices to taste.
- This recipe can be made a day in advance and stored in the refrigerator.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Beverages
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 55mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 130mg