Eggnog Recipe

This classic eggnog recipe is rich, creamy, perfectly spiced, and ideal for holiday celebrations. Made with real milk, cream, egg yolks, and warm spices, it delivers the nostalgic flavor of traditional eggnog with the option to add rum or keep it non-alcoholic. Find more healthy and tasty Eggnog Recipe ideas here.

Ingredients

• 4 cups milk
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 5 whole cloves
• 2 ½ teaspoons vanilla extract, divided
• 12 large egg yolks
• 1 ½ cups white sugar
• 4 cups light cream
• 2 ½ cups light rum (optional)
• ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg

Directions

• Combine milk, cinnamon, cloves, and ½ teaspoon vanilla in a saucepan over low heat. Warm for 5 minutes.
• Increase heat to medium-low and bring just to a boil, then remove from heat.
• Whisk egg yolks in a large bowl until pale. Add sugar and whisk until thick and fluffy.
• Slowly pour the hot milk mixture into the egg mixture while whisking continuously to temper the eggs.
• Return mixture to the saucepan and cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until thickened (about 3 minutes). Do not boil.
• Strain to remove the cloves, cool for 1 hour, then stir in cream, remaining vanilla, nutmeg, and rum if using.
• Refrigerate 8 hours to overnight before serving.

Preparation Details

• Prep Time: 10 minutes
• Cook Time: 15 minutes
• Additional Time: 9 hours
• Total Time: 9 hours 25 minutes
• Servings: 12
• Yield: 12 servings