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    Home » In the kitchen » Classic Eggnog Recipe

    Classic Eggnog Recipe

    Published: Nov 10, 2020 · Modified: Nov 7, 2023 by Laura · This post may contain affiliate links.

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    Classic homemade eggnog - the perfect festive drink! Cooked and uncooked versions of this simple recipe and the option to make it spiked for the grown ups!

    This post was originally published in December 2015 – it has been retested, rephotographed, rewritten, and republished (to make it better for you!) in November 2020.

    Glasses of eggnog on a tray with pine needles and snowflakes

    Saturday was our end of year dance show. It was a whole week of dancing every night after work plus late night rehearsals Thursday and Friday and then the 2 shows on Saturday, so by Sunday I was well & truly tuckered out. Especially considering the dressing room FULL of teenage girls I was in! Phew! But after a big sleep in, cookies for breakfast, redecorating the tree because it fell over, catching up on a week's worth of advent calendar chocolate, cookies for lunch and then 1 glass of substantially spiked eggnog (it was the afternoon) I was feeling pretty festive!

    I had never even heard of eggnog until a few years ago. I had it at a Christmas party we went to when we stayed with my Aunty & Uncle who live in the US and it was a life-changing moment. Since then, eggnog has been compulsory on Christmas Eve. It is just plain delicious. Creamy, spicy, boozy & somehow refreshing. The perfect drink for family time.

    Glasses of eggnog on a tray with pine needles and snowflakes

    Are the eggs raw?

    The eggnog version I usually make is uncooked, so worth keeping in mind if you are sensitive to uncooked eggs, although both my kids drink this with no problems and I have also had it while pregnant (just obviously without the booze!) I use the eggs that our clever chooks lay so I know that they are fresh, but if you would prefer to cook it, the instructions are in the recipe card. 

    Ig eggnog alcoholic?

    Yes! Eggnog usually contains rum or bourbon but it is also easy enough to make this non-alcoholic...just leave it out! My kids both love this as a milkshake type drink!

    I usually use dark rum in my eggnog but you can substitute bourbon for rum if you would prefer and after talking to a friend, we decided that vanilla vodka wouldn't be a bad idea either!

    The recipe can easily be halved for a small crowd or doubled for a party and if you have leftovers you have to try these Eggnog Snickerdoodles or simply put it in an ice cream churner (or just in a freezer proof container) for the best eggnog ice cream!

    Recipe adapted slightly from Alton Brown

    Glasses of eggnog on a tray with pine needles and snowflakes

    Glasses of eggnog on a tray with pine needles and snowflakes

    Eggnog

    Recipe for classic homemade eggnog - the perfect festive drink! Cooked and uncooked versions and the option to spike for the grown ups!
    5 from 2 votes
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    Prep Time: 15 minutes minutes
    Cook Time: 10 minutes minutes
    Chilling time: 1 hour hour
    Total Time: 15 minutes minutes
    Servings: 4 people
    Author: Laura

    Ingredients

    • 4 egg whites
    • 4 egg yolks
    • ¼ cup + 1 Tablespoon white sugar (divided)
    • 500 ml milk
    • 250 ml cream
    • 120 ml dark rum (can be left out)
    • 1 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg

    Instructions

    • In the bowl of a stand mixer with the whisk attachment, or using a hand mixer whisk the egg white until soft peaks form. Leaving the mixer running, gradually add 1 Tablespoon of sugar and continue to whisk until stiff peaks form. Transfer to another bowl if you need to use the stand mixer bowl for the next step.
    • Using the stand mixer, whisk the egg yolks until they lighten in color. Gradually add ¼ cup sugar and continue to whisk until it is completely dissolved.
    • Stir in the milk, cream, nutmeg and rum (if using).
    • Whisk the egg whites into the mixture. Chill and serve.

    Cooked eggnog

    • Whisk the egg yolks until they lighten in color. Gradually add ¼ cup sugar and continue to whisk until it is completely dissolved.
    • Add the milk, cream and nutmeg to a medium sized pot and stir to combine. Bring almost to the boil, stirring occasionally. Temper the eggs by pouring ½ cup of the milk mixture into the egg yolk mixture and whisking together. Do this another 2 times (adding a total of 1.5 cups of liquid to the eggs) and then pour the egg mixture back into the pot. Cook for a couple more minutes, remove from the heat, add the rum (if using) and transfer to a jug or mixing bowl and chill in the fridge.
    • Whisk the egg white until soft peaks form. Leaving the mixer running, gradually add 1 Tablespoon of sugar and continue to whisk until stiff peaks form. Fold into the chilled mixture and serve!
    • This recipe can easily be halved for a small crowd, or doubled for a party!
    Nutrition Facts
    Eggnog
    Amount per Serving
    Calories
    483
    % Daily Value*
    Fat
     
    32
    g
    49
    %
    Saturated Fat
     
    18
    g
    113
    %
    Cholesterol
     
    293
    mg
    98
    %
    Sodium
     
    136
    mg
    6
    %
    Potassium
     
    280
    mg
    8
    %
    Carbohydrates
     
    21
    g
    7
    %
    Sugar
     
    19
    g
    21
    %
    Protein
     
    11
    g
    22
    %
    Vitamin A
     
    1380
    IU
    28
    %
    Vitamin C
     
    0.4
    mg
    0
    %
    Calcium
     
    205
    mg
    21
    %
    Iron
     
    0.5
    mg
    3
    %
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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    Comments

    1. Kylee C says

      December 09, 2024 at 2:02 pm

      Hi there, thanks for the recipe I am really excited to try. How far ahead could this be made and stored in the freezer? Thanks 🙂

      Reply
      • Laura says

        December 16, 2024 at 7:51 pm

        Hi! I've never frozen this, I don't know if I would recommend freezing it to be honest but try if you want - only one way to find out!

        Reply
    2. Lucy @ Bake Play Smile says

      December 18, 2015 at 7:47 am

      Mum always used to make eggnog (minus the rum) on Christmas Eve for us. It's definitely a tradition I want to start up again. Pinning your recipe for next week! Thank you so much for all of your support of Fabulous Foodie Fridays throughout the year. Have a wonderful Christmas and New Years! xx

      Reply
      • Laura says

        December 22, 2015 at 8:55 am

        It has become a tradition at our house too! Still good minus the rum but it really takes it over the top! Thanks for hosting all year, it's been the best thing! Have a great Christmas! xx

        Reply
    3. Michele @ Alwayzbakin says

      December 15, 2015 at 2:12 am

      We love eggnog at my house. I've never thought of making it myself. I HAVE to try this! Eggnog tends to be expensive as well, so double bonus to make it!

      Reply
      • Laura says

        December 22, 2015 at 8:55 am

        We can't buy it here in NZ so I have to make it!! It's so delicious you should definitely try it! 🙂

        Reply
    4. Lisa @ Chocolate Meets Strawberry says

      December 14, 2015 at 1:02 pm

      Oooh, eggnog, yum! You had me at rum! I'm really not a fan of alcohol (not sure why, not even wine really) but ALWAYS have a place in my kitchen for rum...often in the form of rum balls. So I'm thinking that adding eggnog to my list of rummy favourites would be a GREAT idea! 🙂

      Reply
      • Laura says

        December 22, 2015 at 8:54 am

        Oooo I loooove rum balls!! Rum is probably the most used spirit in our house too, and usually in the kitchen! You will love this eggnog!

        Reply
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