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Holiday Eggnog
10 Prep Time
minutes
15 Cook Time
minutes
25 Total Time
minutes
12 Serving
size
Celebrate the season with a comforting classic: Holiday Eggnog. This homemade version uses rich whole milk, a touch of vanilla, and freshly grated nutmeg for a smooth, festive drink perfect for sipping by the fire or sharing with loved ones. Whether you enjoy it as-is or spike it with a bit of bourbon, it’s the ultimate holiday treat.
Recipe written and created by Heather McPherson.
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Ingredients
- 6 large eggs
- 1/4 cup sugar
- Pinch salt
- 4 cups whole milk, divided (see note)
- 1 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg, or to taste
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract (see note)
- Cinnamon sticks or candy canes for stirs
- Additional grated nutmeg for garnish
Preparation
- Beat the eggs, sugar and salt in large saucepan or small soup pot until all ingredients are well-blended. Stir in 2 cups milk. Place pan on stovetop over low heat, stirring until mixture coats the back of a spoon and the temperature reaches 160F, about 15-20 minutes. Do not boil liquid. Remove the pan from stovetop.
- Stir in remaining milk, nutmeg, and vanilla extract. Refrigerate until completely chilled. Garnish servings with additional nutmeg and serve with cinnamon sticks and candy canes for stirrers.
Test Kitchen notes
- For a party, set up an Eggnog bar with bourbon and rum, and let guests fortify their own servings.
- All forms of cow’s milk work well in this recipe. The higher the percentage of milk-fat, the richer the taste.
- Almond extract can be substituted for vanilla.
- You can be creative with flavorings. Orange and lime zests, strawberry puree, mint extracts are all good choices.
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