How To Make Creamy Eggnog
For a quick and extra flavorful eggnog, whip up our easy-to-make eggnog recipe! It’s loaded with simple and classic flavors for the perfect Christmas drink.
Serves:
Ingredients
- 3cupsmilk
- 2cupsheavy cream,thickened cream
- 2½tsppure vanilla extract
- 1tspground cinnamon
- ¾tspfresh nutmeg,grated
- 5eggs,yolks and whites separated
- ½cupswhite granulated sugar
- ½cuprum
Instructions
-
Combine the milk, cream, vanilla, cinnamon and nutmeg in a saucepan over low-medium heat.
-
Gently bring to a boil.
-
Once boiling, remove from the heat and allow to steep.
-
In a large bowl, beat the egg yolks and sugar until combined and thick ribbons form when the whisk is lifted.
-
Gradually whisk in the hot milk mixture into the eggs, in ½ cup increments, until the liquid is combined and smooth.
-
Mix through the rum.
-
Pour the mixture back into the saucepan, then cook over medium heat, while stirring, for 2 to 3 minutes until thick. Do not boil.
-
Let cool, then refrigerate overnight or for up to 3 days.
-
Beat the egg whites in a large bowl or stand mixer until soft peaks form.
-
Gently fold the whipped egg whites into the eggnog until combined.
-
Serve and garnish with ground cinnamon, cinnamon sugar or fresh grated nutmeg, and enjoy!
Nutrition
- Calories: 385.90kcal
- Fat: 27.62g
- Saturated Fat: 16.31g
- Trans Fat: 0.01g
- Monounsaturated Fat: 8.09g
- Polyunsaturated Fat: 1.51g
- Carbohydrates: 19.27g
- Fiber: 0.22g
- Sugar: 19.03g
- Protein: 7.50g
- Cholesterol: 190.64mg
- Sodium: 100.57mg
- Calcium: 161.03mg
- Potassium: 207.09mg
- Iron: 0.57mg
- Vitamin A: 329.69µg
- Vitamin C: 0.38mg
Have your own special recipe to share? Submit Your Recipe Today!
Related Recipes
Punch
Cocktail
Milk
Liquor
Christmas Creamy Eggnog Recipe
Cocktail
Punch
A wonderful way to kick off the holiday spirit with a batch of eggnog! This version is for adults only with the inclusion of rum but nonetheless it surely is a delicious treat to be enjoyed around friends and family.
Milk
Cocktail
This fireball eggnog shot will make holiday parties merrier with its mix of eggnog, cinnamon whiskey, and amaretto, for a boozy mix.
Punch
This Classic Cooked Eggnog recipe is festive and decadent while laced with nutmeg and vanilla topped with cinnamon for making a refreshing drink.
Milk
We've found the perfect recipe for non-dairy lovers! The perfect combination of reduced-fat soymilk, sweetener, and reduced-fat tofu makes this non-dairy eggnog a rich and satisfying drink.
Casserole
Sweet Potato Casserole with Eggnog Recipe
Milk
A classic holiday drink with a twist. It's eggnog with a twist. Our recipe mixes with a splash of bourbon.
