Description
This creamy, homemade Eggnog Recipe blends rich dairy, fresh spices, and optional spirits for a festive holiday drink that outshines store-bought versions—quick to make, customizable, and perfect for gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 large eggs, separated
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 cups whole milk
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- Cinnamon sticks (optional)
- 1–2 ounces bourbon, rum, or brandy per serving (optional)
- Ice cubes
Instructions
- Separate 6 eggs, placing yolks and whites into separate bowls.
- Beat yolks with 1/2 cup sugar until pale, smooth, and slightly thickened.
- Slowly mix in the milk, heavy cream, and nutmeg until fully combined.
- For traditional eggnog, continue to serving; for a fluffy version, beat the egg whites.
- Whip the egg whites until stiff, glossy peaks form.
- Gently fold whites into the yolk mixture for a lighter texture.
- Serve over ice with optional alcohol and garnish with nutmeg or cinnamon.
Notes
Use pasteurized eggs for safety. Chill up to 1 hour before serving for optimized flavor blending.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Drinks
- Method: No Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 220mg
Keywords: eggnog recipe, homemade eggnog, spiked eggnog, holiday eggnog
