Description
A classic creamy and spiced eggnog perfect for the Christmas season, featuring the warm flavors of nutmeg and vanilla.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 large egg yolks
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 cups whole milk
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- Optional: 1/2 cup bourbon or rum
Instructions
- In a bowl, whisk together egg yolks and sugar until pale and thick.
- In a saucepan, heat milk, heavy cream, vanilla, nutmeg, and salt over medium heat until warm, but not boiling.
- Slowly temper the egg mixture by gradually whisking in about half of the warm milk mixture.
- Pour the tempered egg mixture back into the saucepan with the remaining milk mixture.
- Cook over low heat, stirring constantly, until the custard thickens enough to coat the back of a spoon. Do not boil.
- Remove from heat and stir in bourbon or rum, if using.
- Strain the eggnog through a fine-mesh sieve into a clean container.
- Chill thoroughly in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours before serving.
- Serve cold, garnished with extra nutmeg if desired.
Notes
- For a thicker eggnog, use more egg yolks.
- Ensure the custard does not boil to prevent scrambling the eggs.
- Eggnog can be made up to 2-3 days in advance and stored in the refrigerator.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 40g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 200mg
Keywords: Christmas eggnog, nutmeg vanilla eggnog, holiday drink, creamy eggnog, spiced drink