Description
A traditional and creamy eggnog recipe perfect for the holiday season.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 large eggs, separated
- 1 cup granulated sugar, divided
- 2 cups whole milk
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg, plus more for garnish
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- Optional: 1/2 cup bourbon, rum, or brandy
Instructions
- In a large bowl, whisk the egg yolks with 3/4 cup of the sugar until pale and thick.
- Gradually whisk in the milk, heavy cream, vanilla extract, nutmeg, and salt until well combined.
- If using alcohol, stir it in now.
- Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or preferably overnight, to allow the flavors to meld.
- In a separate clean bowl, beat the egg whites until soft peaks form.
- Gradually add the remaining 1/4 cup of sugar and continue beating until stiff, glossy peaks form.
- Gently fold the whipped egg whites into the chilled eggnog mixture.
- Serve chilled, garnished with a sprinkle of nutmeg.
Notes
- For a non-alcoholic version, simply omit the spirits.
- Ensure eggs are fresh and handled safely.
- Eggnog can be made up to 2 days in advance.
- Prep Time: 20 min
- Cook Time: 0 min
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 35g
- Sodium: 70mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 200mg
Keywords: eggnog, christmas, holiday, dessert, creamy, traditional, festive, drink