Creamy Homemade Eggnog Recipe
Nothing says Christmas like a glass of best homemade eggnog! This holiday treat is super simple to make with our easy eggnog recipe. And if you think you don't like eggnog, you've never tried home made egg nog before! This eggnog recipe without alcohol is perfect for the whole family to enjoy! So try this DIY, non-alcoholic treat this December!
Servings 4 glasses
Ingredients
- 6 large egg yolks
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 2 cups milk I use organic
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- pinch salt
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- dash ground cinnamon
Instructions
- Whisk the egg yolks and sugar together in a medium bowl until light and creamy.
- Now, in a large saucepan over medium-high heat, combine the cream, milk, nutmeg and salt. Stir often until mixture reaches a simmer.
- Add a big spoonful of the hot milk to the egg mixture, whisking vigorously. Repeat, adding a big spoonful at a time, to temper the eggs. (This heats the eggs enough to kill any bacteria slowly so as not ot make scrambled eggs in milk).
- Once most of the hot milk has been added to the eggs, pour the mixture back into the saucepan on the stove. Whisk constantly for just a few minutes, until the mixture is just slightly thickened (or until it reaches about 160 degrees F on a thermometer). It will thicken more as it cools.
- Remove the eggnot from the heat and stir in the vanilla.
- Personally, I love to drink it warm,but if you prefer it chilled simply refrigerate the drink until chilled. It will thicken as it cools. If you want a thinner, completely smooth consistency, you can add the entire mixture to a blender with 1 or 2 tablespoons of milk and blend until smooth. Serve with a sprinkle of cinnamon or nutmeg, and fresh whipped cream, if desired.
- Store homemade eggnog in the fridge for up to one week.