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5 from 14 votes

Best Eggnog Recipe

This homemade eggnog recipe is easy to make and you need just 8 ingredients. This spiked eggnog can be easily adapted to a kid-friendly version for your whole family.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Chill3 hours
Total Time3 hours 20 minutes
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: American
Servings: 12 servings
Calories: 243kcal
Author: Sabine

Ingredients

Instructions

  • With a handheld or stand mixer fitted with a whisk attachment whisk the egg yolks and sugar until creamy and pale for about 2-3 minutes and set aside.
  • Heat the milk and cinnamon in a heavy saucepan over medium-high heat until it reaches a boil and stir continuously.
  • Turn the heat down to low. Add about a ¼ cup of the hot milk to the egg yolks and whisk until combined. Pour the 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.
  • Remove from the heat and stir in vanilla and nutmeg. Then let cool to room temperature and stir occasionally. 
  • Mix the heavy cream with an electric mixer with a whisk attachment on medium-high speed until soft peaks form. Add cream and rum to the cooled milk mixture and stir with a whisk to combine. Chill in the fridge for at least 2-3 hours but preferably overnight. Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 1 week or freeze up to 3 months. 

Nutrition

Calories: 243kcal | Carbohydrates: 16g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Cholesterol: 141mg | Sodium: 51mg | Potassium: 139mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 15g | Vitamin A: 692IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 122mg | Iron: 1mg