Easy Homemade Eggnog Recipe
Prep Time:
10 minutes
Cook Time:
15 minutes
Servings:
4 Servings
Ingredients
  • 4 large eggs
  • 3 cups milk
  • 1 ½ cups heavy cream
  • ½ cup sugar
  • ¼ cup rum
  • pinch of ground nutmeg
Directions
  1. Add the eggs to a large mixing bowl and beat with an electric hand mixer for about 2 minutes, until pale and frothy.
  2. Add the milk and cream to a large saucepan and heat on the stove until the temperature reaches 120 F. Remove from the heat.
  3. Slowly and gradually pour ¾ cup of the milk mixture into the bowl with the eggs, whisking constantly as you go.
  4. Gradually pour the egg mixture back into the pan with the milk and cream, whisking constantly.
  5. Add the sugar and pinch of nutmeg. Return to the heat on medium-low. Heat, whisking constantly, until the temperature reaches 160 F.
  6. Remove pan from the heat and whisk in the rum.
  7. Serve with extra nutmeg dusted on top if desired.