Super Easy Homemade Eggnog
Joshua Weissman•
Nov 11, 2019
Yes you need egg yolks to make eggnog. In my opinion this is so easy to make that I think more people should be making their own eggnog instead of buying it. The Holidays can make everyone a little crazy, but it's easier to relax when you're sitting with a nice chilled glass of homemade eggnog.
Ingredients (10)
Ingredients (10)
Directions
Bring milk to a simmer and have the egg yolks and sugar ready in a separate bowl. Using an electric mixer, whip them until they are light in color.
Slowly temper the milk into the egg yolk mixture by gradually scooping in a little at a time until milk has fully combined with the egg yolk mixture. Think about the process of making pastry cream, they are practically identical.
Add vanilla bean.
Consistently stir for 10-15 minutes using a spatula in low heat to prevent curdling. Do not boil. Look for a nappe consistency (coats the back of a spoon when you run your finger through it.
Strain through a fine mesh sieve in a metal bowl.
Add cinnamon, clove, ginger powder, nutmeg, rum/brandy, and heavy cream.
Place on a ice water bath and mix until eggnog becomes cold.
Store and serve as needed.
To finish, add extra whipped egg whites, alcohol, or more nutmeg as desired in a glass.
