Homemade Eggnog

HOMEMADE EGGNOG

Nothing beats homemade eggnog during the holidays. If you like eggnog, once you try homemade eggnog, you’ll never want store bought eggnog again.

And guess what? It’s so easy to make and you only need a few ingredients, eggs (of course), milk, sugar, nutmeg, heavy cream and bourbon if you want to add some holiday cheer.

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Homemade Eggnog

  • Author: Jenn (Mother Thyme)

Ingredients

  • 6 large eggs
  • 2 cups whole milk
  • 3/4 cup sugar
  • 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1 1/2 cups heavy cream
  • 1/4 cup bourbon (optional)

 

Instructions

  • Whisk eggs in a large bowl and set aside.
  • Add milk, sugar, vanilla and nutmeg in a large saucepan over medium heat until it comes to a low boil.
  • Remove from heat and stream milk into eggs whisking constantly.
  • Pour mixture back into saucepan and cook on medium-low heat, stirring frequently until it thicken, about 15 minutes.
  • Remove from heat and set aside to cool.
  • Stir in heavy cream and bourbon and refrigerate until chilled before serving.

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