Description
Creamy, spiced, and perfectly festive, this homemade eggnog recipe blends milk, cream, and warm holiday spices for a rich, velvety drink that tastes like Christmas in a cup.
Ingredients
2 cups whole milk
3 whole cloves
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon (plus extra for garnish if desired)
½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
6 large egg yolks
1 cup granulated sugar
2 cups heavy cream
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1¼ cups spiced rum or bourbon (optional)
Instructions
1. Heat milk with cloves, cinnamon, and nutmeg in a saucepan until just boiling.
2. In a separate bowl, whisk egg yolks and sugar until light and fluffy.
3. Gradually add a small amount of the hot milk to the yolks while whisking constantly.
4. Slowly mix in the remaining milk.
5. Return the mixture to the stove and cook over medium heat, stirring, until slightly thickened.
6. Remove from heat and strain out the cloves.
7. Let cool for one hour, then stir in cream, vanilla, and optional rum.
8. Chill for several hours or overnight before serving.
Notes
Chill before serving for the best flavor and texture.
Always strain the mixture for smooth consistency.
Taste after chilling and adjust spice or sweetness if needed.
Taste after chilling and adjust the sweetness or spice level to your liking.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Drinks Recipes
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1
- Calories: 641
- Sugar: 40g
- Sodium: 130mg
- Fat: 37g
- Saturated Fat: 22g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 315mg