Best Eggnog Recipe
Classic homemade egg nog made with eggs, milk, cream, and nutmeg.
Ingredients
- 4 large egg yolks
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 2 cups whole milk
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ½ tsp ground nutmeg plus more for garnish
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Optional Alcohol (to taste):
- ½ –1 cup bourbon rum, or brandy
- Optional Topping:
- Whipped cream
- Freshly grated nutmeg
Instructions
- Whisk egg yolks and sugar until pale.
- Heat milk and cream with nutmeg.
- Temper eggs, then cook until slightly thickened.
- Add vanilla and alcohol.
- Chill and serve.
Notes
- Temper slowly to avoid curdling
- Chill overnight for the best flavor
- Fresh nutmeg makes a difference
- Alcohol optional