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The Ultimate Creamy Homemade Eggnog: Classic, Rich Holiday Drink

A tall glass filled with creamy homemade eggnog, topped with a dusting of cinnamon or nutmeg.
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Make rich, creamy homemade eggnog from scratch. This classic recipe yields a velvety holiday drink that tastes better than store-bought versions, with options to spike it with rum, bourbon, or keep it non-alcoholic.

Ingredients

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  • 6 large egg yolks
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/4 cup maple syrup
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup whole milk
  • 2 cups heavy cream
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg, plus extra for garnish
  • Optional: 1 cup bourbon, rum, or brandy

Instructions

  1. In a medium saucepan, whisk the egg yolks and sugar together until pale yellow.
  2. Whisk in the maple syrup and salt until combined.
  3. Slowly whisk in the whole milk until the mixture is smooth.
  4. Heat the mixture over medium-low heat, stirring constantly with a wooden spoon or heatproof spatula. Do not let it boil.
  5. Continue heating until the mixture thickens enough to coat the back of the spoon (reaching about 170 degrees F). This tempering step cooks the eggs safely.
  6. Remove the saucepan from the heat immediately.
  7. Strain the custard mixture through a fine-mesh sieve into a large bowl to remove any cooked egg bits.
  8. Stir in the heavy cream, vanilla extract, and ground nutmeg.
  9. If making the alcoholic version, stir in your choice of spirit now.
  10. Cover the bowl and chill the eggnog in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours, or preferably overnight, until it is very cold and thick.
  11. Before serving, whisk the eggnog well and pour into glasses. Garnish each serving with a fresh grating of nutmeg.

Notes

  • For a non-alcoholic version, simply omit the spirits in Step 6.
  • If you prefer a thinner consistency, reduce the heavy cream by half a cup.
  • You can substitute the maple syrup with an equal amount of packed brown sugar for a deeper flavor.

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