Eggnog Recipe: Creamy and Festive
Creamy Eggnog with warm spices.
Ingredients
- 4 large egg yolks
- ⅓ cup granulated sugar
- 2 cups whole milk
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ tsp ground nutmeg
- ¼ tsp ground cinnamon
- ⅛ tsp ground cloves optional
- ¼ tsp kosher salt
- ½ cup bourbon or rum optional
- Optional: Whipped cream nutmeg, cinnamon sticks
- Suggested Pairings: Gingerbread cookies coffee
Instructions
- Whisk yolks and sugar until pale.
- Heat milk, cream, spices, and salt until simmering.
- Temper eggs with hot milk; return to saucepan.
- Cook to 160°F, stirring, for 5-8 minutes; don’t boil.
- Stir in vanilla and bourbon; strain and chill for 2 hours.
- Garnish with whipped cream and nutmeg; serve with cookies and coffee.
Notes
- Cook to 160°F for safety.
- Store in the fridge for 3-5 days; don’t freeze.
- Try a non-alcoholic variation.
- Pair with shortbread.