Easy Eggnog
When the festive season arrives, my go-to indulgence is a comforting glass of Homemade Eggnog! Its creamy richness, infused with a blend of spices, makes it an irresistible holiday dessert.
Servings 6 serves
Calories 328kcal
Ingredients
- 6 egg yolks
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 cups whole milk
- 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp ground clove
- 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup heavy cream, or thickened cream
- 3-5 Tbsp brandy, optional
Instructions
- Whisk Egg Yolks: In a large heat-proof bowl with electric hand beaters, whisk egg yolks for 1 minute.
- Beat Sugar: Whilst beating the eggs on low-medium speed, add sugar 1/2 tbsp at a time, beating for 10 seconds after each addition. Total time should be about 2 minutes and 30 seconds, until mixture is light, creamy, and fluffy.
- Combine Milk Mixture: In a medium-sized saucepan, add the milk, cinnamon, clove, nutmeg and vanilla.
- Heat Milk: Place the saucepan over a medium heat and warm the mixture slowly until steam appears, not boiling or simmering, this will take about 3-4 minutes, once steaming remove saucepan from the heat.
- Temper Eggs: Slowly stream the heated milk into the egg yolk mixture while whisking vigorously. Do this gradually to temper the eggs without cooking them.
- Cook on Stove: Pour the egg-milk mixture back into the saucepan. Stir constantly over low-medium heat for 3-4 minutes until it slightly thickens into a thin custard. Avoid boiling.
- Strain: Remove from the heat. Strain mixture through a fine mesh sieve into a clean bowl or jug.
- Add Cream: Pour in the heavy cream and whisk until well combined.
- Chill: Place in the refrigerator for 1 hour.
- Add Brandy: Whisk in the brandy if you choose to use it. Add more or less depending on your preference.
- Serve: Serve chilled or leave it in the fridge overnight to thicken further. Enjoy!
Notes
Store: In an airtight container and glass jar, refrigerated, for 2-3 days.
Nutrition
Calories: 328kcal | Carbohydrates: 23g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 22g | Saturated Fat: 12g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 249mg | Sodium: 51mg | Potassium: 184mg | Fiber: 0.1g | Sugar: 22g | Vitamin A: 975IU | Vitamin C: 0.2mg | Calcium: 152mg | Iron: 1mg