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homemade eggnog

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Recipe by
Beth Pierce
@smalltownwoman
Ofallon, MO

It is that time of the year again and this luscious Homemade Eggnog Recipe comes together quickly in just a few easy steps and tastes so much better than store bought. We enjoy ours topped with a little whipped cream and a pinch of cinnamon. For entertaining we make two batches one alcohol free and the other spiked with a little bit of brandy or rum.

yield 6 serving(s)
prep time 5 Min
cook time 25 Min
method Stove Top

Ingredients For homemade eggnog

  • 2 c
    milk (2% or whole)
  • 1 c
    heavy cream
  • 1/2 tsp
    ground nutmeg
  • 1/4 tsp
    ground cinnamon
  • pinch of cloves
  • 6
    egg yolks (room temperature)
  • 1/2 c
    sugar
  • 1/2 tsp
    vanilla
  • whipped cream (optional)
  • extra ground cinnamon or nutmeg (optional)

How To Make homemade eggnog

  • 1
    In a medium saucepan over medium/medium low heat combine milk, cream, nutmeg, cinnamon and cloves. Whisk very frequently while bringing mixture almost to boiling.
  • 2
    Meanwhile in a medium bowl combine egg yolks and sugar. Add sugar 2 tablespoons at a time whisking thoroughly before adding more.
  • 3
    Using a soup ladle add about 1/3 cup of the hot milk mixture to the egg mixture; whisking thoroughly. Keep adding the hot mixture to the egg mixture; whisking thoroughly between each addition. When most of the milk mixture has been whisked into the egg mixture (about 3/4 of it) add it back to the saucepan.
  • 4
    Cook until the mixture reaches 160 degrees F; whisking constantly. Use a spoon to reach those tight edges at the base of the pan. It will be slightly thick but will thicken more as it cools.
  • 5
    Remove from the heat and whisk in the vanilla. Serve with whipped cream and a light dusting of cinnamon or nutmeg.
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