Homemade Eggnog Recipe

Glass of homemade eggnog topped with whipped cream and a sprinkle of nutmeg.

5 from 1 vote

This old-fashioned homemade eggnog is smooth, rich, and spiced just right with nutmet and vanilla. It's the perfect holiday drink to make ahead and serve chilled for gatherings big or small.

Course Beverage Recipes

Cuisine American

Keyword Homemade Eggnog, Homemade Eggnog Recipe, Homemade Eggnog without Alcohol, Recipe for Homemade Eggnog

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 20

Chill Time 2

Total Time 2 30

Servings

Calories 226kcal

Author Shelby Law Ruttan

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Ingredients

12 large eggs
1¼ cups sugar
¼ teaspoon salt
32 ounces 1% milk
2 tablespoons vanilla extract
2 teaspoons nutmeg ground
½ cup heavy whipping cream optional

Instructions

Warm the milk In a large saucepan over medium low heat until hot and steamy. Do not allow the milk to boil.
In a large mixing bowl, using a hand mixer, beat the eggs until pale yellow and fully incorporated. Gradually add the sugar to the eggs and mix until the sugar has dissolved.
Gradually beat in 1 cup of hot milk to the egg mixture. Add the egg mixture to the remaining hot milk, whisking constantly.
Cook the eggnog over low heat, stirring constantly, for 20 minutes, or until the temperature is at 160 degrees and eggnog has slightly thickened.
Remove the eggnog from the heat and stir in the vanilla and nutmeg. Cover and chill for 4 hours. Stir well with a wooden spoon just prior to serving, top with whipped cream and an extra dusting of nutmeg (if using).

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