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Homemade Eggnog Recipe and Video

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 is so easy to make your eggnog from scratch, it tastes great, has a beautiful texture and color and you can tweak it so it is just right for how you like 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!

eggnog is a favorite at our house, and making it from scratch is easy to do with an amazingly delicious outcome

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!

who doesn't love eggnog, this homemade version is easy to make and tastes amazing
eggnog is a favorite at our house, and making it from scratch is easy to do with an amazingly delicious outcome

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
Cook Time: 10 minutes
chill time: 2 hours
Total Time: 2 hours 20 minutes
Servings: 12 servings
Calories: 292kcal
Author: Ashlee Marie
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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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Nutrition

Calories: 292kcal | Carbohydrates: 22g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 19g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Cholesterol: 160mg | Sodium: 79mg | Potassium: 171mg | Fiber: 0g | Sugar: 21g | Vitamin A: 845IU | Vitamin C: 0.2mg | Calcium: 130mg | Iron: 0.3mg
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perfect for parties, Santa, Christmas Morning or just enjoying all season long this homemade eggnog is easy to make and tastes amazing

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  1. 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.

    Reply
    • 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.

  2. 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!

    Reply
    • Ashlee Marie

      February 3, 2020 at 2:43 am

      you are so welcome!

  3. 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 😊

    Reply
    • Ashlee Marie

      February 3, 2020 at 2:43 am

      so glad you are enjoying it!

  4. TBW

    December 5, 2017 at 9:28 am

    How long does this keep in the fridge?

    Reply
    • 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.

  5. 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.

    Reply
    • 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

  6. 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

    Reply
    • Ashlee Marie

      February 3, 2020 at 2:39 am

      no ones ever told me i say eggs wrong

  7. Barry

    December 24, 2017 at 3:44 am

    5 stars
    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

    Reply
    • Ashlee Marie

      February 3, 2020 at 2:38 am

      mmmm I love amaretto flavoring that sounds great!

  8. Kari

    August 14, 2018 at 9:59 pm

    Do you have another eggnog recipe that does not need cooked?

    Reply
    • Ashlee Marie

      August 26, 2018 at 2:38 pm

      nope – you would’t want to eat raw eggs. You need to cook the eggs.

  9. Michiell

    December 7, 2018 at 12:59 pm

    Can I use half and half instead of cream?

    Reply
    • 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

  10. Momoko Seshita

    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!!!

    Reply
    • 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!

  11. Micheal

    December 25, 2018 at 10:24 am

    5 stars
    I might have overlooked it but, how much does the double recipe yield?

    Reply
    • Ashlee Marie

      February 3, 2020 at 2:36 am

      the normal batch makes 12 8oz servings so double would make 24

  12. Kim

    November 21, 2019 at 8:47 pm

    5 stars
    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?

    Reply
    • Ashlee Marie

      February 3, 2020 at 2:33 am

      of course!!!

  13. 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!

    Reply
    • Ashlee Marie

      February 3, 2020 at 2:31 am

      you are so welcome!

  14. Devon Hamilton

    December 17, 2019 at 8:08 am

    5 stars
    Lovely can rum added to it when drinking

    Reply
    • 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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