Easy Homemade Eggnog
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!
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 Raw eggs are how this recipe is originally made.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.