Homemade Eggnog

There are few seasonal treats more festive than a cup of Homemade Eggnog. Whether you keep it family friendly, or add a jigger of holiday cheer, it always brings a smile to everyone’s face.

The Best Homemade Eggnog Recipe

The holidays are all about nostalgia. Most of the food I make, has a place in family memories of Christmases past. I wouldn’t have it any other way, I love introducing the cook’s who came before me to my own family, through food. My Grandma was famous for her classic Southern boiled custard made every Christmas. She often received requests for it from people in the local community and was always happy to oblige. What set hers apart was, she added citrus in the form of fresh oranges. She never served it without orange slices garnishing each cup for a hint of the flavor inside. How to make Eggnog from scratch:

• Milk – Whole milk and heavy cream.
• Seasonings and Spices – Ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg and salt.
• Eggs – 6 large eggs.
• Sugar – Granulated sugar, you can adjust the sweetness to your taste.
• Flavoring – Vanilla extract.
• Whipped cream and cinnamon sticks for serving.

How to Make Easy Homemade Eggnog Recipe

This eggnog recipe is also cooked like her boiled custard. Some eggnog recipes don’t require that step but, people can be uncomfortable consuming raw eggs. While personally, I’m okay with it, I don’t serve this eggnog without cooking it, just as my Grandma did, it’s in my genes.

• Ingredients you’ll need to make easy homemade Eggnog Recipe: Whole milk, ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, large eggs, salt, heavy cream, vanilla extract and whipped cream for serving.
• Kitchen gadgets you’ll need: a large heavy bottomed saucepan or pot, measuring cups and spoons, mixing bowls, a whisk and a pitcher for storing.
• It’s important to temper the eggs, by adding the hot liquid slowly. Add it in small amounts while whisking constantly. This decreases the chance of curdling the eggs.
• If despite your best efforts, the eggnog isn’t smooth, don’t panic. Push through a fine mesh strainer before chilling and, you’ll be good to go.
• I don’t include citrus as an ingredient, but you can add wedges or orange slices after cooking, for a hint of citrus flavor. Go easy, it intensifies in flavor as the oils are released into the eggnog.
• Likewise, if you want to make an adult version, you can add 1 cup of rum, bourbon or brandy adjusting the amount to your taste. Add it at the end of cooking, along with the cream and vanilla.
• If you’d like the flavor without the alcohol, try rum or brandy extract adding to your taste.
• It’s fun to serve this eggnog in a punch bowl with whipped cream and cinnamon sticks for stirring. It’s one of the few times I have the opportunity to pull it out and use those cute little cups. Depending on the size, you may want to make a double batch to fill it up.
• Start with the freshest of ingredients and this eggnog will keep chilled in the refrigerator for 2-3 days.

More Southern Style Eggnog Recipes to Make

The season for eggnog is so short, I highly recommend enjoying it in as many ways as possible. Other eggnog recipes to try:

• Eggnog Pie is super simple to make and the creamy filling is mildly seasoned.
• Eggnog Rice Pudding features chewy dried cranberries and citrus zest.
• Eggnog Pound Cake is a made from scratch seasonal variation on Southern pound cake.
• Chocolate Eggnog Pie features a creamy homemade chocolate pie filling using eggnog.
• Citrus infused Eggnog Poke Cake.
• This cake-like Eggnog Bread is drizzled with an eggnog glaze.
• Chocolate Eggnog Pie for the chocolate fans at your dessert table.
• Eggnog Cookies from Recipe Girl.

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