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10-Minute Homemade Eggnog

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Whip up your own homemade eggnog this year with this quick, 10-minute recipe. You won’t believe how much better it is than storebought!

Whip up your own homemade eggnog this year with this quick, 10-minute recipe. You won't believe how much better it is than storebought! @WholeHeavenly

Introducing….the homemade eggnog of your dreams.

I mean, obviously. You had to have seen this coming after listening to all my ranting and raving the other day about the great importance of always having a glass of eggnog close by a piece of homemade gingerbread.

I don’t break my own rules. Where there’s gingerbread, there’s gotta be eggnog.

And where there’s eggnog, we might as well indulge in the good stuff.

Whip up your own homemade eggnog this year with this quick, 10-minute recipe. You won't believe how much better it is than storebought! @WholeHeavenly

I feel as though these photos don’t really do this eggnog justice.

Um yeah, cloudy skies for 2 weeks straight and counting isn’t really working for me and my photos anymore, Mother Nature! I’d like a little sun, please and thank you.

But PLEASE believe me when I tell you that this eggnog is the best thing ever. It’s neck-and-neck with store-bought, so you know it’s good.

This Homemade Eggnog features…

  • A very light, frothy milk/half and half base (less heavy than store-bought)
  • Just a touch of fresh nutmeg + vanilla
  • TEN minutes of prep time to make

Whip up your own homemade eggnog this year with this quick, 10-minute recipe. You won't believe how much better it is than storebought! @WholeHeavenly

Making the Homemade Eggnog

(scroll to the bottom of the post for the full recipe!)

Start by combining milk, half and half, light brown sugar, and beaten egg yolks together in a small saucepan. This is the base to your eggnog.

Bring milk mixture to a very low simmer over medium heat until slightly thickened. Don’t let the milk mixture boil or you might break the eggnog!

Remove eggnog from heat and whisk in fresh nutmeg (freshly grated is best here!) and vanilla extract.

Serving the Eggnog

You can choose to serve your eggnog either hot or cold, whatever you prefer!

Serve it immediately after it’s made and reheat it as needed if you’re serving it hot.

If you like your eggnog cold, chill it in the fridge 1 hour before serving. Eggnog may be stored in fridge up to 5 days.

Spiking the Eggnog

We adults love spiking this eggnog around the holidays! It’s so good with just a splash of caramel vodka, bourbon, or spiced rum.

Top individual glasses off with a little fresh grated nutmeg and you’ve got a stand-out holiday drink!

Whip up your own homemade eggnog this year with this quick, 10-minute recipe. You won't believe how much better it is than storebought! @WholeHeavenly

However you choose to enjoy it, you’re going to LOVE this homemade version of the beloved holiday classic!

It’s much lighter and frothier than the heavy store-bought stuff, so rather than only having one glass, you’ll definitely feel like going back for another!

Plus it’s so easy to make, you will totally feel inclined to have a batch in the fridge at all times! Slightly dangerous and so very worth it.

Whip up your own homemade eggnog this year with this quick, 10-minute recipe. You won't believe how much better it is than storebought! @WholeHeavenly

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10-Minute Homemade Eggnog

Whip up your own homemade eggnog this year with this quick, 10-minute recipe. You won't believe how much better it is than storebought!
Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings 1 quart eggnog

Ingredients

  • 2 cups milk
  • 1 cup half-and-half cream
  • 1/2 cup light brown sugar (or coconut sugar)
  • 4 large egg yolks lightly beaten
  • 1/4 teaspoon grated nutmeg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

  • In a large saucepan, whisk milk, cream, sugar and egg yolks until smooth. Stir over medium heat until mixture is just simmering and slightly thickened, about 10 minutes. (do not boil)
  • Remove eggnog from heat and whisk in nutmeg and vanilla. Chill eggnog before serving or serve hot if desired.

Notes

Store eggnog in refrigerator up to 5 days.
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  3. Alice @ Hip Foodie Mom says

    Sarah, love that you made homemade eggnog!!! I have not attempted this yet. . but hey, only 10 minutes?!! love this. . and HELLO .. the photos are gorgeous!!! we are our worst critics. . seriously, these look fab!!! Happy Christmas!

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  4. Mary Frances says

    We’ve had rainy days and cloudy lighting too! Boo to winter 🙂 But I’ll take it if it means I get this amazing thing called 10 minute eggnog. I cannot get over how fast and easy this is! I personally think your photos rock and that this recipe needs to be in every house this Christmas. Love love love it! Pinning!

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    • Sarah says

      Gahhhh…it’s nice to know I’m not the only one struggling! LOL. Give us some sun!!
      Thanks so much for pinning and for the sweet words, girly! 🙂

      Reply

  5. Judy Springer says

    This recipe sounds yummy. I do not drink alcohol, but in our family we have coke and eggnog and it is delicious, like an eggnog float! You just mix about half coke and half eggnog, stir it up and enjoy. We have also used others flavors of soda with delicious results as well.

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    • Sarah says

      Hi Alice! Coconut sugar is similar to brown sugar in texture only coconut sugar is less refined. You can find it in the health food aisle in most grocery stores or you could just sub brown sugar. 🙂

      Reply

  17. Dorothy says

    Was wondering if you could use regular sugar instead of coconut sugar. If yes, would I change the amount? Thank you.

    Reply

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