Homemade Eggnog Recipe and Video (2024)

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Published: December 16, 2015 | Updated: December 15, 2019 | By Ashlee

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I’m not a fan of Christmas showing up in stores in like AUGUST… with one exception… Eggnog. When we were living in Japan 11 years ago I’d find myself craving food I couldn’t get over there. THAT’S when I started cooking and baking from scratch, making things I missed. Eggnog was one of them. And while I’ll still by a container of my favorite brand in a pinch, I usually just make it!

It’s great to make it for a few reasons 1. super easy, and I always have milk, eggs and cream around. 2. you can control how much cream to milk you add to the recipe so you can personalize it! (my husband “waters” down store bought eggnog but not this!) 3. it impresses people 😉 I admit I like making food that surprises people! 4. you can now enjoy it WHENEVER you crave it and not just during the holidays!

So I usually make a double batch and it never lasts long! It’s perfect for taking to holiday parties, adding to holiday meals (This recipe is also in my Thanksgiving e-cookbook) AND I think Santa would skip my house if I didn’t leave out a giant mug of this eggnog for him!

Serve as it is, or top with fresh whipped cream and a dash of nutmeg for color! But you know me, I’ll add fresh whipped cream to anything I think I can get away with! My husband thinks it’s excessive… spoilsport.

ANYWAY what is YOUR favorite holiday treat? What would you most crave if you were living overseas or what can you simply not live without this time of year!

Homemade Eggnog Recipe and Video

homemade eggnog is one of the most delicious and easy holiday recipes you can make!

4.14 from 38 votes

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Prep Time: 10 minutes minutes

Cook Time: 10 minutes minutes

chill time: 2 hours hours

Total Time: 2 hours hours 20 minutes minutes

Servings: 12 servings

Calories: 292kcal

Author: Ashlee Marie

Ingredients

2/3 C granulated sugar
6 egg yolks
pinch of salt
4 C whole milk
2 C heavy whipping cream
6 Tbsp granulated sugar
6 egg whites
1 tsp nutmeg
2 tsp vanilla optional

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Instructions

in a saucepan heat up the milk, cream until warm
Whisk the sugar, egg yolks and salt together
temper some of the warm liquid into the egg yolks, stirring the entire time
add the mixture back into the saucepan and heat until it reaches 160 degrees F
Take off heat and let cool
Whip the 6 Tbsp sugar and egg whites together until ribbony (just before you reach soft peaks)
Stir the nutmeg and vanilla into the egg mixture
Add the egg whites into the yolk mixture and stir together
keep refrigerated, stir before serving
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Rebeca
November 4, 2017 at 10:34 pm

Hi, I don’t drink alcohol, but in my family some people like it. I was wondering if I use rum when do I add it? Thanks!! BTW will try to make the eggnog tomorrow without alcohol.
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- Ashlee Marie
  February 3, 2020 at 2:44 am
  
  no clue – I don’t drink. a google search says rum is traditional so yes? don’t know how much though.
Megan
November 8, 2017 at 9:42 pm

Okay so we are constantly buying these over priced quart size jugs of egg nog and I finally decided to make my own, came across this recipe and Omg so easy and perfect! My husband was impressed, he loves eggnog! I love it in my coffee
Thanks so much for this recipe!
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- Ashlee Marie
  February 3, 2020 at 2:43 am
  
  you are so welcome!
Alison
December 3, 2017 at 2:42 am

I have lived in the UK for nearly 30 years and egg nog is certainly a foreign concept here. I have occasionally bought a UHT carton which I used for egg nog latte (made it last longer), but it just doesn’t compare to home made. Thank you for sharing this recipe. I plan to have a bottle each of hard & soft egg nog in my fridge. Let’s see which one lasts longer 😊
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- Ashlee Marie
  February 3, 2020 at 2:43 am
  
  so glad you are enjoying it!
TBW
December 5, 2017 at 9:28 am

How long does this keep in the fridge?
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- Ashlee Marie
  February 3, 2020 at 2:42 am
  
  4-5 days is what is considered safe – although my kids and I have had it longer and been fine.
Delilah
December 6, 2017 at 7:53 pm

Do you see a problem adding the egg yolks with the milk &cream? I do that with my cream pies, as that’s how I was taught.
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- Ashlee Marie
  February 3, 2020 at 2:40 am
  
  you want to heat the eggs up slowly by tempering them so you don’t get scrambled eggs, it’s safer this way
carmne
December 23, 2017 at 10:12 am

Ash,
Tx for the recipe. I see you live in Utah and have at least been to Japan but was startled when I heard you say “aeighggs” (with a long “Ā”) instead of “eggs”. I’m from Rhode Island and thought only Rhode Islander say “Aighgggs”.
Cheers,
Carmine
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- Ashlee Marie
  February 3, 2020 at 2:39 am
  
  no ones ever told me i say eggs wrong
Barry
December 24, 2017 at 3:44 am

Living in Turkey, eggnog is nowhere to be found. So I found your recipe and I’m on batch number 2. Have to say, it’s fantastic. Straight up or a touch of amaretto. Tastes like Christmas
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- Ashlee Marie
  February 3, 2020 at 2:38 am
  
  mmmm I love amaretto flavoring that sounds great!
Kari
August 14, 2018 at 9:59 pm

Do you have another eggnog recipe that does not need cooked?
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- Ashlee Marie
  August 26, 2018 at 2:38 pm
  
  nope – you would’t want to eat raw eggs. You need to cook the eggs.
Michiell
December 7, 2018 at 12:59 pm

Can I use half and half instead of cream?
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- Ashlee Marie
  February 3, 2020 at 2:37 am
  
  only if you substitute out the milk as well – 4 cups half and half and 2 cups milk would be the substitution amt
Momoko Sesh*ta
December 15, 2018 at 9:34 pm

I a Japanese who grew up in the US and am now living in Japan. I teach English to adults and children and was looking for a good “Eggnog” recipe to use to make it for my studets….. and I found YOURS!!!
The “Eggnog” looks delicious and your youtube video was lots of fun to watch!!!
I’m going to go out now to buy the necessary ingredients and will try making this tonight!!!
Thank you for sharing your recipe!!!
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- Ashlee Marie
  February 3, 2020 at 2:39 am
  
  That’s actually when I started making eggnog – when I was living in Japan! hopefully your students loved it!
Micheal
December 25, 2018 at 10:24 am

I might have overlooked it but, how much does the double recipe yield?
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- Ashlee Marie
  February 3, 2020 at 2:36 am
  
  the normal batch makes 12 8oz servings so double would make 24
Kim
November 21, 2019 at 8:47 pm

Hi Ashlee Marie
I plan on making your recipe however was wondering if I can add cinnamon as well and how much would you suggest?
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- Ashlee Marie
  February 3, 2020 at 2:33 am
  
  of course!!!
Andy
December 8, 2019 at 5:23 am

I cannot wait to make this for Christmas, hopefully i will get the chance to do and never buy store bought eggnog again, this i can also make every Christmas as a tradition. Thanks so much for the recipe!
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- Ashlee Marie
  February 3, 2020 at 2:31 am
  
  you are so welcome!
Devon Hamilton
December 17, 2019 at 8:08 am

Lovely can rum added to it when drinking
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- Ashlee Marie
  December 17, 2019 at 10:58 am
  
  I’m so glad you liked it! and yes I don’t drink but you of course can add run to it!
- Sue Thomas
  December 26, 2019 at 2:50 pm
  
  Do you need to add all of the warm milk and cream to the egg yolk mixture before putting the egg yolk mixture back the pan? I noticed you only tempered a cup or so ful
- Ashlee Marie
  February 3, 2020 at 2:28 am
  
  just enough to heat up the egg mixture – you don’t have to add it all

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What is the best alcohol to put in eggnog? ›

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While brandy is the most traditional alcohol to pair with eggnog, according to traditional recipes, you can also use a mixture of dark rum and Cognac. If you like your eggnog with more of a kick you can also add bourbon, but we recommend sticking to rum and Cognac to preserve the 'nog's flavors.

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What are the ingredients in eggnog? ›

A traditional holiday drink dating back hundreds of years, eggnog is made with eggs (hence the name), milk, cream, spices like nutmeg and vanilla, and fortified with rum, whisky, and/or brandy.

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What makes eggnog taste better? ›

Shaking eggnog with ice dilutes it just a little. This helps turn the volume down on its inherent sweetness and thins it so it's not tacky thick, and viscous. It gets your eggnog nicely chilled too, which helps the store-bought stuff taste less sticky sweet.

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How much rum should I put in my eggnog? ›

Aim for a ratio of about five-to-one of eggnog to your selected spirit for the best flavor. For each 8-ounce glass, add one shot (1.5 ounces) of alcohol.

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How long does homemade eggnog last? ›

Cover and refrigerate.

The more liquor you add, the longer it will keep — non-alcoholic eggnog should be consumed within 1 day; eggnog with 1/2 to 1 cup of liquor will keep for several days; and eggnog with 1 1/2 cups of liquor will keep for several weeks and continue aging and thickening quite nicely.

Is eggnog better with rum or whiskey? ›

Eggnog is typically made with rum, brandy or bourbon, and Brown likes to start with a combination of dark rum and cognac. But there's no need to go premium; he recommends using an affordable, high-proof VS cognac. The higher alcohol level will cut through the sweetness of the rest of the ingredients.

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Why is my homemade eggnog so thick? ›

Eggnog Ingredients

Milk and light cream: This traditional eggnog recipe contains milk and light cream. Spices and seasonings: You'll need cinnamon, cloves, vanilla extract, and nutmeg. Egg yolks: Egg yolks thicken the mixture, creating a decadent texture.

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Is Crown Royal good in eggnog? ›

Egg-cellent Eggnog Tips

Rum – I like dark rum in eggnog (Myers's is what I usually buy), but spiced rum would also be fabulous. Whiskey – I typically use Crown Royal, but use what you like or keep on hand.

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What kind of alcohol is Southern Comfort? ›

Southern Comfort (often abbreviated SoCo) is an American, naturally fruit-flavored, whiskey liqueur with fruit and spice accents. The brand was created by bartender Martin Wilkes Heron in New Orleans in 1874, using whiskey as the base spirit. Whiskey was replaced by a neutral spirit under the ownership of Brown–Forman.

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Does alcohol make eggnog safe? ›

Eggs must be cooked to 160 degrees F to kill bacteria such as Salmonella that may be present. If your eggnog recipe calls for raw eggs, it may not be safe. Adding alcohol inhibits bacterial growth, but it cannot be relied upon to kill bacteria.

Does eggnog curdle with alcohol? ›

Though rare, there is the potential that eggnog will curdle when it's mixed with alcohol. That's typically due to too much acid interacting with the dairy.

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