Creamy Holiday Eggnog

Total Time:Prep: 15 min. Cook: 25 min. + chilling

By Taste Of Home Editorial Team

Recipe by Taste of Home Test Kitchen

Tested by Taste of Home Test Kitchen

Updated on Nov. 10, 2022

For a nice, rich and creamy treat, try this eggnog recipe. You can serve it plain or add rum for adult holiday guests.

Spiked Holiday Eggnog: Reduce milk to 3-1/4 cups. Heat 2 cups milk with eggs, sugar and salt. Add 1-1/4 cups milk with vanilla and nutmeg. After mixture has cooled in ice bath, stir in 3/4 cup rum, brandy or bourbon. Proceed as recipe directs.
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Creamy Holiday Eggnog

Yield:6 servings (about 4 cups)
Prep:15 min
Cook:25 min

Ingredients

  • 6 eggs
  • 3/4 cup sugar
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 4 cups milk, divided
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1 cup heavy whipping cream
  • Additional whipped cream and ground nutmeg, optional
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Directions

  1. In a large heavy saucepan, whisk together the eggs, sugar and salt. Gradually add 2 cups milk. Cook over low heat, stirring constantly, until a thermometer reads 160°, about 25 minutes.
  2. Pour into a large bowl; stir in the vanilla, nutmeg and remaining milk. Place the bowl in an ice-water bath; stir frequently until mixture is cool. If mixture separates, process in a blender until smooth. Cover and refrigerate for at least 3 hours.
  3. When ready to serve, in a small bowl, beat cream on high speed until soft peaks form; whisk gently into cooled mixture. Pour into a chilled punch bowl. If desired, top with dollops of whipped cream and sprinkle with nutmeg.
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