Homemade Holiday Eggnog
Rich and creamy, this Homemade Holiday Eggnog is sure to please everyone! Sprinkle on some nutmeg and enjoy this tasty traditional beverage.
Ingredients
- 7 large free-run egg yolks
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 cups 35% heavy cream
- 1 cup 1% milk
- 1 large cinnamon stick (substitute 1/2 tsp. ground cinnamon)
- 1 small pinch ground Himalayan sea salt
- 1/4 tsp. pure vanilla extract
Directions
- In a medium bowl, add egg yolks and sugar; whisk until light in color and creamy (this helps keep it from curdling).
- In a medium saucepan over medium heat, add cream, milk, cinnamon stick and salt; stir until the mixture just starts simmering.
- Slowly temper the egg mixture by whisking in the hot cream mixture, a little at a time. When half the hot liquid is combined with the egg mixture, transfer it to the saucepan. Whisk continuously for 2 minutes.
- Remove from the heat and add vanilla; stir to combine.
- Strain the mixture using a fine sieve placed over a bowl or a measuring cup; discard any solids in the sieve.
- Pour eggnog into a container or a pitcher and cover with plastic wrap. Transfer to the refrigerator until cold.
- When ready to serve, add ice cubes in tall glasses, stir the eggnog before pouring in and sprinkle with nutmeg; add rum if desired.