This is the Best Eggnog Recipe you will ever find! 8 ingredients – 15 minutes. Ultra creamy. Watch out to save some eggnog for your family.
How to make the best eggnog recipe in the world
To make eggnog is not rocket science. Actually, it’s pretty easy.
Here is the deal: I show you how to make the best eggnog recipe in the world. I developed this recipe over the years and now it is just perfect. The flavor is amazing, and the consistency is dreamy creamy.
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Two vanilla beans, 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon, and 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg are responsible for a very intense flavor. It’s like Christmas in a cup.
This eggnog screams for holidays. Picture yourself in your jammies, sitting in front of your chimney. You see lots of Christmas decoration and a beautiful blinking Christmas tree. You listen to Christmas music and are totally in a good mood. Holding a cup of eggnog in one hand and putting one cookie after another into your mouth with the other hand. How long is it until Christmas again?
The eggnog is sweet, boozy, and super creamy. But be careful. It’s super addictive. Don’t say I didn’t warn you.
This is recipe No.3 of our Christmas journey. Are you already in Christmas mood? If not maybe you missed recipe No. 1 Christmas Thumbprint Cookies and recipe No.2 Easy Chocolate Rum Truffles.
Okay, back to our holiday daydream…. a big heap of sweet whipped cream on top is a must. It makes your eggnog experience even creamier. Not that the eggnog itself is not creamy. Just wanted to say.
Sprinkle nutmeg and cinnamon on top and slurp your eggnog. Do you want to know what fits perfectly to eggnog? Gingerbread men! I dipped them in the eggnog, like a cookie into milk.
…..Gingerbread men…..recipe no.4. Psst. In two days…..
This is the Best Eggnog Recipe in the world. There is no doubt about it. It took me several years to perfect it. It is
- creamy
- sweet
- intense in flavor
- boozy
- extremely addictive!!
- heavenly delicious
Happy slurping, friends!
If you make this Best Eggnog Recipe leave a comment, rate it and tag a photo #alsothecrumbsplease on Instagram! Would love to see your snap!
Until recipe No.4 gets published eat some Christmas Thumbprint Cookies or Easy Chocolate Rum Truffles with your eggnog.
This is the Best Eggnog Recipe you will ever find! 8 ingredients – 15 minutes. Ultra creamy. Watch out to save some eggnog for your family.
- 6 large egg yolks
- 5/8 cup granulated white sugar (125g)
- 4 cups milk (960ml)
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon
- 2 vanilla beans (or 2 tsp vanilla extract)
- 1/4 tsp nutmeg
- 1 1/2 cups heavy whipping cream (360ml)
- 1/2 cup rum (120ml)
With a handheld or stand mixer fitted with a whisk attachment whisk egg yolks and sugar until creamy and fluffy for about 2-3 minutes. Set aside.
Heat milk and cinnamon in a heavy saucepan over medium-high heat until it reaches a boil. Stir continuously.
Turn heat down to low. Add about a 1/4 cup of hot milk to the egg yolks and whisk until combined. Pour tempered egg yolks into the hot milk.
Cook for about 5 minutes over low heat until the mixture gets thicker. Stir consistently. Do not boil at any time or you will end up with a scrambled egg mixture. Remove from heat and stir in vanilla and nutmeg. Let cool to room temperature. Stir occasionally.
Mix heavy cream until soft peaks form. Add cream and rum to cooled eggnog and stir with a whisk to combine. Chill in the fridge for at least 2-3 hours. I prefer to chill mine overnight. Store leftovers in the fridge up to 1 week.
Recommendations
- Make sure not to let the eggnog boil after adding the egg mixture, or you will get scrambled eggs.
- Adding the nutmeg while it's still hot will make the eggnog drink to be more flavorful.
- Don't overcook the eggnog mixture.
- Leave out the rum if you are serving it to kids or adults who don't drink alcohol.
Substitutions
Can I Make This Eggnog Dairy-Free?
Yes, actually, you can make this eggnog with rum dairy-free. Keep in mind the flavor and texture will be slightly different. But if you have dairy restrictions, you can swap out a couple of ingredients. Use full-fat coconut milk in place of regular milk. For the heavy whipping cream, use full-fat coconut milk, but refrigerate the can overnight. This will allow it to be thicker. Then add some powdered sugar to it and whip until soft peaks form just like the heavy whipping cream would.
Can I Make This Easy Eggnog Recipe Kid Friendly?
Yes, absolutely! Simply make the recipe as directed, but leave out the rum. Sometimes I make 2 batches, one for the adults and one for the kids.
What Alcohol Can I Put In Eggnog?
I prefer to use rum when I make my easy eggnog recipe. However, you can substitute the rum for other kinds of alcohol if you want to. Keep in mind that eggnog is way better with darker alcohol like rum. You could also use brandy, red wine, or bourbon if you wish to. Try several options to see what you like best.
*First, cut off the straight end of the vanilla bean. Then place the tip of your sharp knife below the curled end and cut the vanilla bean through the middle of the bean lengthwise. Although you don't need to cut it all the way through, it's ok when you do so. Then open the vanilla bean and scrape out the flavorful seeds with the back of your knife. Then just use the seeds.
Hi do you reheat this to serve as a hot drink or serve cold as a dessert?
No, eggnog should not be reheated but served cold.
I know it’s not Christmas but I’m an eggnog-all-year-round kinda gal. It’s so dang creamy and ho ho delicious. As an eggnog fan I can tell you you nailed it! Applause!!
Same here! Could sip eggnog all year long. Thank you so much for your nice feedback, Shannon!
Hi, This looks amazing. Can we please get the video as well?
Regards,
Lou
Hi Lou,
Thank you so much! Unfortunately, I didn’t record a video for this recipe. But this month, I posted a Gingerbread Eggnog recipe including a video. It is very similar just differently spiced. Here is the recipe: https://www.alsothecrumbsplease.com/gingerbread-eggnog/
Merry Christmas,
Sabine
I’m really considering making this. Thanks
I hope you do. It’s super delicious, creamy, and easy. Best drink for the holidays. Merry Christmas, Nana!
Yesss, I will totally try this one for Christmas this year! Looks delicious!
Thank you so much! Merry Christmas and enjoy it!