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Dinner Favorite: Homemade Eggnog

Make the ultimate festive drink with this classic homemade eggnog. This easy, rich recipe features heavy cream and warm spices the whole family will love!
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Course: Drinks
Cuisine: American
Keyword: easy, eggnog, homemade, old fashioned, quick
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Refrigeration Time: 3 hours
Total Time: 3 hours 45 minutes
Servings: 12 servings
Calories: 409kcal
Cost: $8.00

Equipment

Ingredients 

  • 12 large eggs
  • 2 cups heavy whipping cream
  • 1 ½ cups sugar
  • 1 tsp ground nutmeg
  • 8 cups milk, divided
  • ½ tsp salt
  • 2 Tbsp vanilla extract

Instructions

  • In a saucepan whisk together eggs, salt, and sugar. Gradually add 4 cups of milk. Cook and stir the mixture over low heat until the thermometer reads 160° to 170° for about 30 to 35 minutes.
  • Do not allow the mixture to boil. Immediately transfer it to a large bowl.
  • Stir in vanilla, remaining milk, and nutmeg. Place the bowl in a ice water bath, stirring until the milk mixture is cool.
  • (if the mixture separates, process in a blender until smooth).
  • Refrigerate, covered until cold for at least 3 hours.
  • To serve, beat the cream until soft peaks form. Whisk gently into the cooled milk mixture.
  • If desired, sprinkle with additional nutmeg before serving.

Nutrition

Nutrition Facts
Dinner Favorite: Homemade Eggnog
Serving Size
 
1 cup
Amount per Serving
Calories
409
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
23
g
35
%
Saturated Fat
 
14
g
88
%
Cholesterol
 
245
mg
82
%
Sodium
 
249
mg
11
%
Carbohydrates
 
33
g
11
%
Sugar
 
33
g
37
%
Protein
 
11
g
22
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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