The store-bought stuff simply can't compete with a batch of this deliciously EASY Homemade Eggnog! Thick, creamy, and comforting, this eggnog recipe is perfect for spiking with your favorite liquor on those cold winter nights!
Course Cocktail, Drinks
Cuisine American, British
Keyword homemade eggnog
Prep Time 10 minutesminutes
Cook Time 15 minutesminutes
Chilling Time 2 hourshours
Total Time 25 minutesminutes
Servings 8
Calories 235kcal
Author Erica
Ingredients
2cupswhole milk
1cupheavy whipping cream
2cinnamon sticks
1vanilla bean podsplit
½teaspoonground nutmeg
Pinchof salt
6large egg yolks
½cupgranulated sugar
½ - 1 ½cupsrumbrandy, or bourbon (optional)
Ground nutmegfor garnish
Instructions
In a saucepan over medium-high heat, combine the cream, milk, cinnamon sticks, vanilla pod, nutmeg, and salt. Stir often until mixture reaches a boil, then remove from heat and allow it to steep as you whip the eggs.
In a stand mixer or bowl, beat the egg yolks and sugar together in a medium bowl until light and creamy. Thick ribbons will form when the mixture is lifted from the bowl.
Slowly whisk some of the hot milk into the egg mixture to temper. Repeat with the remaining milk, slowly whisking it until it’s well combined and smooth.
Pour the mixture back into the saucepan on the stove. Whisk constantly until the mixture is just thickened to your liking (or until it reaches about 160 degrees F on a thermometer).
Remove from heat and allow to cool to room temperature, then stir in the liquor, if using.
Pour the eggnog into a pitcher or and airtight container. Refrigerate 2 hours until chilled, or overnight. It will thicken as it cools.
Serve with a sprinkle of nutmeg.
Notes
Storage time for homemade eggnog varies depending on the amount of alcohol (or lack thereof) used.
Non-alcoholic eggnog will keep in the fridge for 2-3 days. (If made in a blender, consume within 1 day.)
Eggnog with 1/2-1 cup of liquor will keep for about 1 week.
Eggnog with 1 1/2 cups of liquor will last several weeks and continue to thicken and age along the way.
This eggnog can also be made in the blender if you pan on aging it with liquor over time. Simply combine all of the ingredients in a blender and pulse until it's completely combined. Store in the fridge and follow the storage guidelines above.