Step 1

Whisk together milk, nutmeg and vanilla in a medium saucepan.

Step 2

Add the cinnamon stick and bring to a low boil. It will take about 3-4 minutes to get there.

Step 3

Crack egg yolks into a large bowl. Whisk the egg yolks with the sugar until the yolks are pale in color.

Step 4

Add a spoonful of the hot milk to the egg yolks and mix well. Continue to add the milk by the spoonful until about 1/4 cup of the hot milk has been mixed in, making sure to mix well between each addition.

Step 5

Finally, pour in the remaining hot milk, and whisk continuously. Return the mixture to the saucepan and cook over medium heat until the mixture starts to thicken.

Step 6

The mixture will coat the back of the spoon when you raise a spoon out of the milk.

Step 7

At this point, remove the mixture from heat, and stir in the heavy cream.

Step 8

Chill the eggnog until you are ready to serve, about 2-4 hours.

Step 9

Serve with a cinnamon stick and whipped cream.

Step 10

Want to make it alcoholic? When serving, mix 1 part alcohol to five parts eggnog, and stir it together. You can use brandy, dark rum, bourbon, cognac for a classic eggnog, or add some southern comfort, or fireball to change up the flavor!