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 store-bought!
Servings 1 quart eggnog
Calories 164kcal
Ingredients
- 4 large egg yolks
- 2-1/2 cups 2% or skim milk
- 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
- 1/2 cup light brown sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Place egg yolks in a medium bowl and lightly beat. Set aside for a moment.
- In a large saucepan, heat milk, heavy cream, and brown sugar over medium heat until steaming (do not boil)
- Slowly drizzle 1/2 cup hot milk mixture into egg yolks, beating constantly until smooth. Add egg yolk mixture to saucepan and stir occasionally until eggnog is steaming and slightly thickened (do not boil - eggnog will thicken more after chilling)
- Remove eggnog from heat and whisk in nutmeg and vanilla. Chill eggnog completely before serving. Enjoy!
Notes
Storing Instructions
Store eggnog in refrigerator up to 1 week.
Nutrition
Serving: 6 oz eggnog | Calories: 164kcal | Carbohydrates: 17.7g | Protein: 5.3g | Fat: 8.2g | Saturated Fat: 4.3g | Cholesterol: 160mg | Sodium: 60mg | Potassium: 95mg | Sugar: 16.5g | Calcium: 151mg