Homemade Eggnog
Servings 6 servings
Calories 376kcal
Ingredients
- 4 cups whole milk
- 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/8 tsp ground nutmeg
- 1/16 tsp salt
- 6 large eggs
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar may adjust sweetness to taste
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 tsp pure vanilla extract
- whipped cream and cinnamon sticks for serving
Instructions
- In a medium-size heavy bottomed saucepan combine milk, cinnamon, nutmeg and salt. Heat over medium heat until it reaches a low boil. Watch carefully.
- Meanwhile, in a mixing bowl, whisk eggs with sugar until pale yellow in color. Ladle hot milk into eggs whisking constantly about 1/2 cup at a time. Once combined, pour back into saucepan.
- Cook over medium-high heat stirring constantly until thickened, do not boil. (Check with a thermometer for 160°-170°F and until it coats the back of a spoon.)
- Remove from heat, add cream and vanilla, mix well. Strain through a fine mesh sieve if needed, to smooth. (May add 1 cup rum, brandy or bourbon, if desired)
- Place into a bowl or pitcher and cover. Chill overnight.
- Serve chilled topped with fresh whipped cream, a sprinkle of nutmeg and cinnamon sticks.
- Store leftovers chilled for 2-3 days.
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 376kcal | Carbohydrates: 26g | Protein: 12g | Fat: 25g | Saturated Fat: 14g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 257mg | Sodium: 181mg | Potassium: 316mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 25g | Vitamin A: 1117IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 239mg | Iron: 1mg