Eggnog
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Whip up some holiday cheer with this irresistibly rich, creamy, and decadently boozy eggnog recipe!
Eggnog is a creamy and rich blend of milk, cream, sugar, and eggs, spiked with rum, bourbon, or brandy—think of it as a boozy, drinkable custard that’s a holiday season favorite, especially at Christmas and New Year’s Eve gatherings. It has its roots in medieval Britain, where it began as a warm, milky ale punch. Over time, it crossed the Atlantic, gaining popularity in the American colonies due to the abundance of dairy products and rum. Unlike many traditional recipes that use raw eggs, I opt for gently cooking them—because honestly, who relishes the thought of sipping on raw eggs? If your eggnog experience is limited to the store-bought variety, prepare for a real treat. Homemade eggnog is leagues ahead in flavor and richness—the store-bought versions, while convenient, simply don’t compare!
“Outstanding! You gave me courage to try this for the first time! So happy NOT to have to drink raw eggs! Smooth as silk after heating yolks and putting it through the sieve…Have a wonderful holiday and thanks for our new tradition. 🎉🎄”
WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO MAKE EGGNOG
Step-by-Step Instructions
In a large bowl, add the egg yolks, cream, sugar, and salt.
Whisk to combine
In a medium saucepan over medium-high heat, bring the milk to a gentle boil.
Remove the milk from the heat and, whisking constantly, slowly pour it into the yolk mixture to temper.
Whisk until fully combined.
Return the milk-yolk mixture to the saucepan and place over medium-low heat. Cook gently, whisking constantly, until the mixture is slightly thickened and reaches between 160°F-165°F on an instant-read thermometer, 2 to 3 minutes; do not let boil.
Set a fine mesh strainer over a large clean bowl. Pour the eggnog through the strainer into the bowl.
Add the rum, nutmeg, and cinnamon to eggnog mixture.
Whisk to combine. Cover with plastic wrap and chill in the refrigerator until cold, at least 3 hours and up to 3 days.
Ladle the eggnog into glasses.
Top with whipped cream and a dash of nutmeg or cinnamon, if desired.
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Eggnog
Whip up some holiday cheer with this irresistibly rich, creamy, and decadently boozy eggnog recipe!
Ingredients
- 6 large egg yolks
- 1½ cups heavy cream
- ½ cup sugar
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 2 cups whole milk
- ⅓ cup dark rum (bourbon or brandy can be substituted), plus more if desired
- Scant ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- ⅛ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- Whipped cream, for serving (optional)
Instructions
- In a large bowl, whisk the egg yolks, cream, sugar, and salt until thoroughly combined.
- In a medium saucepan over medium-high heat, bring the milk to a gentle boil.
- Remove the milk from the heat and, whisking constantly, slowly pour it into the yolk mixture to temper. Return the milk-yolk mixture to the saucepan and place over medium-low heat. Cook gently, whisking constantly, until the mixture is slightly thickened and reaches between 160°F-165°F on an instant-read thermometer, 2 to 3 minutes; do not let boil.
- Set a fine mesh strainer over a large clean bowl. Pour the eggnog through the strainer into the bowl. Whisk in the rum, nutmeg, and cinnamon. Cover with plastic wrap and chill in the refrigerator until cold, at least 3 hours and up to 3 days.
- Ladle the eggnog into glasses and top with whipped cream and a dash of nutmeg or cinnamon, if desired.
Nutrition Information
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- Per serving (8 servings)
- Serving size: 3/4 cup
- Calories: 300
- Fat: 21 g
- Saturated fat: 13 g
- Carbohydrates: 17 g
- Sugar: 17 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Sodium: 117 mg
- Cholesterol: 194 mg
This website is written and produced for informational purposes only. I am not a certified nutritionist and the nutritional data on this site has not been evaluated or approved by a nutritionist or the Food and Drug Administration. Nutritional information is offered as a courtesy and should not be construed as a guarantee. The data is calculated through an online nutritional calculator, Edamam.com. Although I do my best to provide accurate nutritional information, these figures should be considered estimates only. Varying factors such as product types or brands purchased, natural fluctuations in fresh produce, and the way ingredients are processed change the effective nutritional information in any given recipe. Furthermore, different online calculators provide different results depending on their own nutrition fact sources and algorithms. To obtain the most accurate nutritional information in a given recipe, you should calculate the nutritional information with the actual ingredients used in your recipe, using your preferred nutrition calculator.
Gluten-Free Adaptable Note
To the best of my knowledge, all of the ingredients used in this recipe are gluten-free or widely available in gluten-free versions. There is hidden gluten in many foods; if you're following a gluten-free diet or cooking for someone with gluten allergies, always read the labels of your ingredients to verify that they are gluten-free.
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Never liked eggnog until I tried this one. Delicious!!
Delicious and so easy. I’ll never buy the grocery-store version again – there’s no comparison!!