Description
Creamy, cozy, and spiced just right, this homemade eggnog is a classic holiday drink made with wholesome ingredients and no alcohol—perfect for festive family gatherings or quiet winter nights.
Ingredients
- 6 large egg yolks
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 3 1/2 cups whole milk
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 whole cloves
Instructions
- In a large heat-safe bowl, whisk together egg yolks, granulated sugar, nutmeg, and cinnamon for about 2 minutes until pale and smooth.
- In a saucepan, combine milk, heavy cream, vanilla extract, and whole cloves. Heat over medium heat until small bubbles form around the edges (do not boil).
- Remove from heat. Slowly whisk about 1/2 cup of the hot milk into the egg yolk mixture to temper.
- Pour the tempered egg mixture back into the saucepan and return to low heat. Stir constantly until the mixture reaches 160°F.
- Remove from heat and strain through a fine-mesh sieve to remove cloves and any curdled egg bits.
- Let cool slightly, then refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving.
- Stir well before pouring into glasses. Serve chilled.
Notes
- For a lighter eggnog, use low-fat milk in place of some or all of the whole milk.
- Use brown sugar for a richer, caramel-like flavor.
- Make up to 2 days ahead; flavors develop more over time.
- Strain thoroughly for the smoothest texture.
- Do not reheat after chilling to avoid curdling.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 7 minutes
- Category: Drinks
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 270
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 210mg
