homemade eggnog

Bring your holiday celebrations to life with this delicious Homemade Eggnog! Made with just a handful of ingredients, this eggnog is easy to make and has the most amazing flavor. Whip up a batch for the kids and another one for the adults. No matter how you mix it, this drink is sure to bring cheer to all your holiday parties!

Homemade Eggnog

c. Roundy's milk

heavy cream

c. Smidge & Spoon sugar

nutmeg

vanilla extract

c. brandy, rum, or bourbon (optional)

In a medium saucepan, combine milk, heavy cream,...

In a medium saucepan, combine milk, heavy cream, egg yolks, sugar, and nutmeg.

Heat over medium heat, stirring constantly, until mixture...

Heat over medium heat, stirring constantly, until mixture is thickened and coats a spoon. (Do not boil.)

Remove from heat; place pan in a bowl...

Remove from heat; place pan in a bowl with ice and continue stirring mixture for 2 minutes.

Add vanilla extract and brandy; stir well.

Refrigerate until chilled.

Eggnog, quintessential Christmas cocktail is filled with spiced rum, bourbon, lots of creamy goodness, and it&#x27;s a thousand times better than anything store-bought.

Eggnog Recipe

eggs

sugar (200 grams)

vanilla paste

bourbon (235 milliliters)

spiced rum (118 milliliters)

cream (235 milliliters)

whole milk (470 milliliters)

cinnamon

Separate eggs yolks and egg whites.

In the egg yolk bowl, combine sugar and vanilla paste. Whisk together.

Add bourbon and rum. Whisk until combined.

Add cream and whole milk.

Whisk, then refrigerate.

Whip egg whites.

Fold whipped egg whites into mixture and serve.

Add a dash of cinnamon and nutmeg.

INSTRUCTIONS

How to Make Eggnog 
Eggnog gets such a bad wrap because all the store-bought brands just can't compete with the homemade version. Most of you wouldn't pour an old fashioned or margarita from a bottle and expect it to be top notch. Is this classic holiday treat bourbon, and spiced rum spike a creamy almost custard-like base. Get the recipe on the blog!

How to Make Eggnog

Try this creamy and smooth old-fashioned holiday drink this Christmas. This classic recipe has both spice and sweetness and is easy to make on the stovetop.

sugar

fine sea salt

milk

heavy whipping cream

In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the...

In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs, sugar, and sea salt until combined. Set aside.

In a large saucepan, combine the whole milk,...

In a large saucepan, combine the whole milk, cream, cinnamon and nutmeg. Heat over medium-low heat, whisking often, until it begins to steam, about 10 to 15 minutes.

Add 1/4 cup of the warm milk mixture...

Add 1/4 cup of the warm milk mixture to the egg mixture and whisk well. Add in another 1/4 cup of the milk mixture and whisk again. Repeat twice more so you've added a total of 1 cup of the milk mixture to the egg mixture.

Pour the egg mixture into the saucepan with...

Pour the egg mixture into the saucepan with the rest of the milk mixture and continue to heat and whisk almost constantly until the mixture begins to thicken and reaches 160F, about 15 minutes.

Remove from heat and whisk in the vanilla...

Remove from heat and whisk in the vanilla extract. Strain the mixture into a jar or other container with a cover. Allow to chill completely in the fridge.

Stir well before serving and top with a...

Stir well before serving and top with a sprinkle of cinnamon if desired.

Just when you thought you couldn't improve on Homemade Eggnog - there's "Aged" Eggnog! The flavors of bourbon, brandy, dark rum, and heavy cream evolve over time and become more richly complex. This festive holiday cocktail is a dessert-like milkshake for adults.

Homemade Aged Boozy Eggnog

Sugar

Milk

Heavy Cream

Cognac

Meyer’s Dark Rum

Bourbon (I prefer Bulleit)

Pure Vanilla Extract

Cinnamon

Nutmeg

Kosher Salt

Combine the egg yolks and sugar in a large container. Whisk until completely blended and creamy.

Add the remaining ingredients and stir until well combined.

Transfer to a one-gallon glass jar with a lid. Make sure and seal well. Store in the refrigerator for at least 3 weeks and up to 1 year.

When ready to serve, top with homemade whipped cream (see notes below) and freshly grated nutmeg.

This definitely could be dangerous!! I can't believe it can sit up to 3 years. Amazing.

Oh my goodness, Kristy, you have outdone yourself with this recipe. It sounds divine and the perfect way to celebrate the holidays! I might just have to have a party so I can serve this!
Merry Christmas!

When aging should it be periodically stirred/shaken/mixed, left relatively undisturbed, or does it matter?

Love this recipe second year making a batch. Now I doubled everything but the alcohol As the ppl who’d be drinking it this year w me said it was a little strong for them. which I’m sure it will still taste good what I’m curious is would that be enough alcohol to keep a sealed bottle for a year still or if I want to try a full year of aging should I make a small batch w the full alcohol and set it aside from the rest. Thanks again for this fantastic recipe!!!!!

A simple but delicious homemade eggnog recipe with some optional bourbon stirred in. I used tempered eggs in my version.

sugar (plus 1 Tablespoon)

Teaspoon fresh nutmeg

Bourbon or brandy (optional (sort of))

Separate your yolks and whites for four eggs.

Put the whites in the fridge and start with your yolks. Whisk yolks until they are light in color. Add in sugar and continue to mix or whisk.

Now combine your milk, cream and nutmeg in a medium saucepan and put it on medium heat. If you don&#8217;t want to pasteurize your yolks, skip this step entirely. Heat this to just below boiling temperature. Probably around 170 degrees. You shouldn&#8217;t be able to keep your finger in it.

To temper the yolks, slowly drizzle in a cup of the hot liquid into your eggs. Keep mixing the yolks while you do this.

Then once your cup of hot liquid is mixed in with your yolks, your yolks will be up to temperature and you can slowly add them back to your saucepan.

Return to medium-low heat until it reaches 160 degrees. Keep whisking it and it will only take a minute or two. You can then be assured that your eggs are safe. Add in your brandy if you are using it and stick the mixture in the fridge to chill out.

Meanwhile, whisk egg whites until light and fluffy. They should hold stiff peaks. Whisk in an extra tablespoon of sugar to help them out.

Fold egg whites into the yolk base.

Serve chilled eggnog with cinnamon.

This homemade eggnog recipe is truly the best eggnog you will ever taste. It&#039;s thick and creamy with hints of nutmeg, cinnamon and vanilla. It&#039;s easy to make and so delicious that you&#039;ll never settle for store-bought again!

Homemade Eggnog Recipe

tsp pure vanilla extract

whipped cream ((for serving))

In a medium bowl, beat eggs and sugar together with a handheld mixer (or vigorously with a whisk by hand), until, thick, light and fluffy (about 1 minute).

Heat milk, cinnamon, nutmeg, and sea salt in a medium saucepan until warm, whisking constantly.

Temper the eggs by slowly adding warm milk to the beaten eggs as you whisk vigorously.

Pour the tempered egg/milk mixture back into the saucepan and cook until it starts to thicken but does not boil (160 degrees F), whisking often. (it will lightly coat the back of a spatula).

Place the heavy cream into a bowl with a fine mesh strainer on top of the bowl.

Strain the egg mixture into the heavy cream. Discard what is left on the strainer.

Add vanilla extract, stir to combine.

Chill for 4 hours.

Serve cold with some homemade whipped cream and an extra sprinkle of nutmeg.

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This homemade eggnog recipe is the best eggnog you will ever taste. It's thick and creamy with hints of nutmeg, cinnamon and vanilla. It's easy to make and so delicious that you'll never settle for store-bought again!

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