Description
A classic homemade eggnog recipe for the holiday season.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large eggs
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar
- 2 cups whole milk
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup bourbon or rum
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, whisk the eggs and sugar until well combined.
- In a saucepan, heat the milk and cream over medium heat until warm but not boiling.
- Slowly pour the warm milk mixture into the egg mixture, whisking constantly.
- Return the mixture to the saucepan and cook over low heat, stirring continuously until it thickens slightly.
- Remove from heat and stir in the bourbon, vanilla, nutmeg, and cinnamon.
- Let it cool, then refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving.
- Serve chilled, garnished with additional nutmeg if desired.
Notes
- Adjust the alcohol amount to taste.
- For a non-alcoholic version, omit the bourbon or rum.
- Can be made a day ahead for better flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 150mg