Get the App

Recipes

Find a Recipe Blue Ribbon Recipes Pinch It!™ Feed Browse All Recipes

Editorial

Food Bites & Articles Videos What is a Blue Ribbon? Meet the Test Kitchen

Community

Member Recipes Groups Sweepstakes Contests Shopping

homemade eggnog

20 Pinches 1 Photo
smalltownwoman avatar
Ofallon, MO
Updated on Oct 28, 2020

It is that time of the year again and this luscious Homemade Eggnog Recipe comes together quickly in just a few easy steps and tastes so much better than store bought. We enjoy ours topped with a little whipped cream and a pinch of cinnamon. For entertaining we make two batches one alcohol free and the other spiked with a little bit of brandy or rum.

prep time 5 Min
cook time 25 Min
method Stove Top
yield 6 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • 2 cups milk (2% or whole)
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • pinch of cloves
  • 6 egg yolks (room temperature)
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla
  • whipped cream (optional)
  • extra ground cinnamon or nutmeg (optional)

How To Make homemade eggnog

  • Step 1
    In a medium saucepan over medium/medium low heat combine milk, cream, nutmeg, cinnamon and cloves. Whisk very frequently while bringing mixture almost to boiling.
  • Step 2
    Meanwhile in a medium bowl combine egg yolks and sugar. Add sugar 2 tablespoons at a time whisking thoroughly before adding more.
  • Step 3
    Using a soup ladle add about 1/3 cup of the hot milk mixture to the egg mixture; whisking thoroughly. Keep adding the hot mixture to the egg mixture; whisking thoroughly between each addition. When most of the milk mixture has been whisked into the egg mixture (about 3/4 of it) add it back to the saucepan.
  • Step 4
    Cook until the mixture reaches 160 degrees F; whisking constantly. Use a spoon to reach those tight edges at the base of the pan. It will be slightly thick but will thicken more as it cools.
  • Step 5
    Remove from the heat and whisk in the vanilla. Serve with whipped cream and a light dusting of cinnamon or nutmeg.
  • Last Step: Don't forget to share! Post a picture of your finished recipe here and on your favorite social network. Don't forget to tag Just A Pinch and include #justapinchrecipes!

Comment & Reviews

ADVERTISEMENT
Just A Pinch Sweepstakes