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Creamy Homemade Eggnog: The Best Holiday Drink Recipe

A glass of rich, yellow homemade eggnog topped with a sprinkle of cinnamon.
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Make the best homemade eggnog for your holiday gatherings. This recipe delivers a rich, velvety smooth, and perfectly spiced festive drink that beats store-bought versions.

Ingredients

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  • 6 large egg yolks
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 quart whole milk
  • 1 pint heavy cream
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • Pinch of salt
  • Optional: 1 cup bourbon, spiced rum, or brandy

Instructions

  1. In a medium bowl, whisk the egg yolks and sugar together until the mixture is pale yellow and thick.
  2. In a saucepan, combine the milk and heavy cream. Heat over medium heat until steam rises and small bubbles form around the edges, but do not boil.
  3. Slowly temper the egg mixture by pouring about one cup of the hot milk mixture into the yolks while whisking constantly.
  4. Pour the tempered egg mixture back into the saucepan with the remaining milk and cream.
  5. Cook over low heat, stirring constantly with a wooden spoon, until the mixture thickens enough to coat the back of the spoon (about 170°F). Do not let it boil.
  6. Remove from heat immediately and strain the mixture through a fine-mesh sieve into a clean bowl.
  7. Stir in the vanilla extract, ground nutmeg, ground cinnamon, and salt.
  8. If using alcohol, stir in your choice of bourbon, rum, or brandy now.
  9. Cover the surface directly with plastic wrap to prevent a skin from forming. Chill in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours, or preferably overnight, to allow the flavors to meld and the texture to thicken.
  10. Serve cold, garnished with freshly grated nutmeg.

Notes

  • For a family-friendly version, skip the alcohol or substitute with 1/2 teaspoon of rum extract.
  • If you are interested in structured eating alongside your holiday treats, consider how a keto meal plan delivery might fit your routine later in the year.
  • To achieve the creamiest texture, chill the eggnog thoroughly before serving.
  • If you enjoy this recipe, follow Sophia for more culinary inspiration on Pinterest.

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