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homemade holiday eggnog

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Surrey South, BC
Updated on Dec 2, 2022

Rich and creamy, this Homemade Holiday Eggnog is sure to please everyone! Sprinkle on some nutmeg and enjoy this incredible traditional beverage.

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You don't have to wait until eggnog appears on supermarket shelves. With this homemade eggnog recipe, you can enjoy a cup the minute you're in a holiday mood. This rich and creamy eggnog will hit the spot. There's just a hint of cinnamon and vanilla. If you're a fan of eggnog or serving it at a party, you'll want to double or triple this delicious eggnog recipe.

— The Test Kitchen
prep time 5 Min
cook time 7 Min
method Stove Top
yield 4 cups

Ingredients

  • 7 large free-run egg yolks
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 cups 35% heavy cream
  • 1 cup 1% milk
  • 1 large cinnamon stick (substitute 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon)
  • 1 small pinch ground Himalayan sea salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

How To Make homemade holiday eggnog

  • Egg yolks and sugar whisked until fluffy.
    Step 1
    In a medium bowl, add egg yolks and sugar; whisk until light in color and creamy (this help from curdling).
  • Cream, milk, cinnamon, salt, egg, and sugar simmering on the stove.
    Step 2
    In a medium saucepan over medium heat, add cream, milk, cinnamon stick, and salt; stir until the mixture just starts simmering. Slowly temper the egg mixture by whisking the hot cream mixture a little at a time. When half the hot liquid is combined with egg mixture, transfer it to the saucepan. Whisk continuously for 2 minutes.
  • Running cooked mixture through a sieve.
    Step 3
    Remove from the heat and add vanilla; stir to combine. Strain mixture using a fine sieve placed over a bowl or measuring cup; discard what are in the sieve. Pour eggnog into a container or a pitcher and cover with cling film. Transfer to the refrigerator until cold.
  • Two glasses of Homemade Holiday Eggnog.
    Step 4
    When ready to serve, stir the eggnog, add ice cubes in tall glasses, pour rum if desired, and sprinkle with nutmeg. Yield 4 cups
  • Step 5
    To view this recipe on YouTube, click on this link >>>> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ufTuDUId7p0
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