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A glass of creamy yellow homemade eggnog topped with ground cinnamon and garnished with a cinnamon stick, placed on a wooden tray—a classic homemade holiday drink.

Homemade Eggnog

Robin Donovan

A rich, creamy drink made with real egg yolks, milk, cream, and cinnamon. This version is smooth, spiced, and perfect for sipping cold.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Course Drinks
Cuisine American
Servings 3 cups
Calories 511 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 6 egg yolks
  • ½ cup granulated sugar
  • 2 cups milk
  • 1 cup whipping cream
  • 2 sticks cinnamon
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ¼ teaspoon salt

Instructions
 

  • In a medium bowl, whisk the egg yolks and sugar together until the mixture is pale and thick.
  • In a saucepan, combine milk, cream, cinnamon sticks, and salt. Stir and heat until just below boiling, then remove from the heat and let sit for 5 minutes.
  • Slowly drizzle hot milk into the yolk mixture, whisking constantly, until all the milk is incorporated.
  • Return the mixture to the saucepan. Heat gently, stirring, until it reaches 160°F and thickens slightly.
  • Remove the cinnamon sticks. Strain into a bottle or container, cover, and refrigerate until cold.
  • Stir in vanilla extract and ground cinnamon before serving.

Notes

  • For an adult version, stir in a splash of rum, bourbon, or brandy before serving.
  • If the eggnog thickens too much in the fridge, thin it with a little extra milk.

Nutrition

Calories: 511kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 8gFat: 35gSaturated Fat: 21gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 131mgSodium: 279mgPotassium: 335mgFiber: 1gSugar: 44gVitamin A: 1466IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 282mgIron: 0.4mg
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