Description
Warm, creamy, and rich—this Homemade Eggnog brings classic Christmas comfort in minutes. Blended for a perfectly smooth texture, it’s a festive favorite for cozy nights or cheerful gatherings.
Ingredients
4 large eggs
½ cup maple syrup
1½ cups milk (dairy or dairy-free)
1 cup heavy cream or coconut cream
⅓ cup brandy or bourbon
⅓ cup rum
1 teaspoon nutmeg
Ground cinnamon or cinnamon sticks for garnish
Instructions
1. Blend eggs and maple syrup in a high-speed blender for exactly 4 minutes to safely temper the eggs (160°F).
2. Add milk, cream, alcohol, and nutmeg. Blend for 10 seconds to combine without overheating.
3. Transfer to a sealed container and refrigerate for at least 1 hour until cold.
4. Stir before serving and garnish with cinnamon or a cinnamon stick.
Notes
Blending longer than 4 minutes can curdle the eggs. Stick to 4 minutes for safe tempering.
Use pasteurized eggs if blending only 2–3 minutes.
Coconut cream makes a great non-dairy substitute.
Budget-friendly alcohol works fine since the drink is rich and sweet.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Christmas Dinner Ideas
- Method: Blender
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 glass
- Calories: 442
- Sugar: 31g
- Sodium: 122mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 37g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 196mg