- 6 large egg yolks
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 cups milk
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- pinch of salt
- 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ground cinnamon (for topping)
Egg Nog
Celebrate the holidays with rich, creamy homemade Christmas eggnog! This classic festive drink combines eggs, milk, sugar, and a hint of nutmeg for a deliciously smooth treat—perfect for holiday gatherings and family traditions.
Ingredients
Procedure
- Whisk the egg yolks and sugar together in a medium bowl until light and creamy.
- Combine cream, milk, nutmeg and salt in a saucepan over medium-high heat.
- Stir often until mixture reaches a slight simmer.
- Add a large spoonful of the hot milk to the egg mixture, whisking vigorously.
- Repeat, adding a large spoonful at a time, to temper the eggs.
- When most of the hot milk has been added to the eggs, pour the mixture back into the saucepan on the stove.
- Whisk constantly for a minute or so, 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 from heat and stir in the vanilla extract.
- Through a fine mesh strainer, pour eggnog into a pitcher and cover with plastic wrap.
- Refrigerate until chilled. It will thicken as it cools.
- For a thinner, completely smooth consistency, add the entire mixture to a blender with 2 tablespoons of milk and blend until smooth.
- Serve with a sprinkle of cinnamon or nutmeg.
- Store in refrigerator for up to one week.
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