This easy eggnog will become a tradition to make for every Christmas. Homemade eggnog takes less than 5 minutes to make with only four simple ingredients of eggs, milk, sugar and vanilla!
Holiday time is such a special time to enjoy fun foods and beverages. In my family growing up we had a tradition on Christmas Eve of performing in our church Christmas pageant, driving around to look at lights and coming home to enjoy a glass of homemade eggnog. For me, eggnog brings back those core memories, but it also is a super fun drink to make from scratch! My mother has shared this recipe with me and I am sharing with you all to enjoy and create memories around.
TIPS ON MAKING EASY HOMEMADE EGGNOG
- Use whole milk or even heavy cream. For a richer and fuller flavor I highly encourage this. Lower fat milks will work, however, they will lack in that delicious and creamy texture.
- You do not need to temper the eggs. Raw eggs are how this recipe is originally made. I’ve never gotten sick in my many many years of drinking it as a child into adult years.
- Make sure to mix the sugar in well as it tends to settle.
- This recipe works with refined sugar or cane sugar. I have not tested it with any other sweetener options.
- Stir the eggnog in the fridge when chilling to keep ingredients mixed. Stir or shake well before serving.
- My favorite addition is a dash of nutmeg on top before drinking.
WHAT YOU NEED
Equipment
Large bowl or stand up mixer
Handheld mixer – if not using a stand up mixer
Measuring cups – for liquid and dry ingredients
Measuring spoons
Fun glasses for drinking the eggnog in (optional)
Ingredients
Eggs
Milk – Whole milk is good or cream adds an even richer and creamier texture.
Vanilla – Use a good quality vanilla as it really enhances the flavor.
Sugar – I prefer to use cane sugar, however refined sugar does work too.
Nutmeg – (optional) For sprinkling on the top.
HOW TO MAKE EGGNOG
In a large bowl, beat eggs until light and foamy.
Add sugar, beating until thick and lemon colored.
Stir in cream and vanilla.
Chill at least 3 hours.
Just before serving, sprinkle with nutmeg.
Enjoy!
Easy Homemade Eggnog
Equipment
- Bowl or stand up mixer
- Handheld mixer if not using stand up mixer
- measuring cups
- measuring spoons
Ingredients
- 6 eggs
- ¾ cup sugar cane sugar is what I like to use
- 1 quart milk whole milk or heavy cream
- 2 tsp vanilla good quality
- nutmeg a dash for the top of the drink
Instructions
- In a large bowl, beat eggs until light and foamy.
- Add sugar, beating until thick and lemon colored.
- Stir in cream and vanilla.
- Chill at least 3 hours.
- Just before serving, sprinkle with nutmeg. Enjoy!
Notes
- Use whole milk or even heavy cream. For a richer and fuller flavor I highly encourage this. Lower fat milks will work, however, they will lack in that delicious and creamy texture.
- You do not need to temper the eggs. Raw eggs are how this recipe is originally made. I’ve never gotten sick in my many many years of drinking it as a child into adult years.
- Make sure to mix the sugar in well as it tends to settle.
- This recipe works with refined sugar or cane sugar. I have not tested it with any other sweetener options.
- Stir the eggnog in the fridge when chilling to keep ingredients mixed. Stir or shake well before serving.
- My favorite addition is a dash of nutmeg on top before drinking.
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