Homemade Eggnog
Homemade Eggnog
Ingredients
- 3 eggs, large
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups whole milk
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup bourbon, rum, or brandy, optional, or a mix
For Garnish
- 4 cinnamon stick, as needed
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon, as needed
Instructions
- 1
Crack the 3 large eggs into a large mixing bowl.
⏱️ 1 min
- 2
Add the 1/2 cup of granulated sugar to the bowl with the eggs.
⏱️ 1 min
- 3
Whisk the eggs and sugar together vigorously until the mixture becomes light in color and fluffy in texture, about 2-3 minutes.
⏱️ 3 min
- 4
Add the 1/4 teaspoon of ground nutmeg, 1/4 teaspoon of ground cinnamon, and 1/2 teaspoon of vanilla extract to the egg mixture.
⏱️ 1 min
- 5
Whisk all the ingredients together until they are well combined and evenly distributed.
⏱️ 1 min
- 6
Pour in the 1 1/2 cups of whole milk and the 1 cup of heavy cream into the bowl.
⏱️ 1 min
- 7
Whisk the entire mixture thoroughly until all the liquid ingredients are completely combined and the eggnog is smooth.
⏱️ 2 min
- 8
If desired, add 1/2 cup of bourbon, rum, or brandy (or a mix of these spirits) to the eggnog and whisk again to fully incorporate the alcohol.
⏱️ 2 min
- 9
Pour the finished eggnog into individual serving glasses.
⏱️ 1 min
- 10
Garnish each glass with a cinnamon stick and a light sprinkle of ground cinnamon on top. Serve immediately and enjoy!
⏱️ 2 min
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Homemade Eggnog
- 3 eggs, large
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups whole milk
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup bourbon, rum, or brandy, optional, or a mix
For Garnish
- 4 cinnamon stick, as needed
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon, as needed
Instructions
- 1
Crack the 3 large eggs into a large mixing bowl.
⏱️ 1 min - 2
Add the 1/2 cup of granulated sugar to the bowl with the eggs.
⏱️ 1 min - 3
Whisk the eggs and sugar together vigorously until the mixture becomes light in color and fluffy in texture, about 2-3 minutes.
⏱️ 3 min - 4
Add the 1/4 teaspoon of ground nutmeg, 1/4 teaspoon of ground cinnamon, and 1/2 teaspoon of vanilla extract to the egg mixture.
⏱️ 1 min - 5
Whisk all the ingredients together until they are well combined and evenly distributed.
⏱️ 1 min - 6
Pour in the 1 1/2 cups of whole milk and the 1 cup of heavy cream into the bowl.
⏱️ 1 min - 7
Whisk the entire mixture thoroughly until all the liquid ingredients are completely combined and the eggnog is smooth.
⏱️ 2 min - 8
If desired, add 1/2 cup of bourbon, rum, or brandy (or a mix of these spirits) to the eggnog and whisk again to fully incorporate the alcohol.
⏱️ 2 min - 9
Pour the finished eggnog into individual serving glasses.
⏱️ 1 min - 10
Garnish each glass with a cinnamon stick and a light sprinkle of ground cinnamon on top. Serve immediately and enjoy!
⏱️ 2 min