Simple Homemade Eggnog (Fully Cooked)

Simple Homemade Eggnog (Fully Cooked)

This delicious homemade eggnog recipe is easy to make. Perfect for the holidays to serve the whole family. Add alcohol to make it a party cocktail or use this in a recipe that calls for eggnog when it's not available in stores.

Course Beverages, Cocktails

Cuisine American

Recipe Type Christmas, Cinnamon

Skill Level Easy

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 10

Chill Time 2

Total Time 2 20

Servings

Calories 445kcal

Author Angela G.

Equipment

Ingredients

4 large egg yolks
½ cup light brown sugar
2 cups whole milk
1 cup heavy cream
½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Garnish

Star anise, cinnamon sticks, pinch of cinnamon powder and brown sugar

Optional Liquor

½ cup brown liquor (dark rum, brandy, spiced rum, whiskey, bourbon,etc.)

Instructions

In a large bowl, whisk together egg yolks with brown sugar.
In a saucepan over medium-low, whisk together the whole milk, heavy cream, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Stir occasionally until it begins to steam.
Slowly pour the warmed milk mixture into the egg yolks, whisking constantly as you pour.
Pour slowly and whisk constantly to avoid scrambling the eggs!
Once combined, pour mixture back into the saucepan and return to medium-low heat.
Stirring constantly, cook the eggnog just until it thickens slightly and reaches a temperature of 160°F.
This should take about 2 minutes.
Remove pan from heat and whisk in the vanilla.
Serve hot or iced—either enjoy immediately or transfer it to the fridge and chill until cold before serving over ice.
Stir before serving and enjoy.

Notes

Low and slow is key. Be sure to continuously whisk to prevent lumps from forming.

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