This creamy Homemade Eggnog is thick, rich, and spiced with traditional nutmeg to get you into the spirit of the holiday season! It's so much better than store bought, and uses just a few simple ingredients!
Course Drinks
Cuisine American
Keyword From Scratch, Homemade, Homemade Eggnog
Prep Time 30 minutesminutes
Total Time 30 minutesminutes
Servings 6cups
Calories 286kcal
Author Michelle
Ingredients
4eggsdivided into yolks and whites
⅓cup+ 1 tablespoon sugar
1cupheavy cream
2cupswhole milk
½teaspoonrum extract
2teaspoonsfresh ground nutmeg
Instructions
Place egg yolks in a large mixing bowl. Beat egg yolks until they change in color to lighter, creamy color.
Continue mixing and slowly add in the ⅓ cup sugar. Continue mixing until sugar is completely dissolved and mixture is smooth (You don't want your eggnog to have a gritty texture)
Add the cream, milk, rum extract, and nutmeg to the egg yolk mixture and stir to combine.
Place the egg whites in a separate mixing bowl and beat until soft peaks form.
Gradually add 1 tablespoon sugar and continue mixing to combine.
Whisk egg white mixture into eggnog mixture until combined.
Chill and serve cold.
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Notes
Storage: Store covered in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
This recipe contains raw eggs. To reduce risks, use only fresh, properly refrigerated eggs, and consume at your own risk. Consumption of raw or undercooked eggs, shellfish and meat may increase the risk of foodborne illness.