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Meta TitleHomemade Eggnog Recipe {Non-Alcholic} | Mel's Kitchen Cafe
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Whatever your opinion on eggnog, you should give this homemade eggnog a try. It is delicious, fresh and so very, very creamy! I always know itā€™s eggnog season when Brian volunteers to go grocery shopping for me (which he never does during normal times of the year). Itā€™s the only way store bought eggnog makes it into our house. I loathe the stuff. But I swear Brianā€™s veins run with eggnog from about November 1 to January 15. And of course, the boys, seeing their big, strong daddy chugging eggnog have jumped right on board. Apparently because eggnog-buying season overlaps with wrestling season, they have somehow made the association that drinking eggnog ensures faster take downs, better whizzers, swifter double legs and tighter gut wrenchers. I seriously have no idea what I just said. Anyway, I decided to try my hand at homemade eggnog, wondering if I would like it better than store bought. A few disclaimers: I knew right off I wasnā€™t going to make it with raw eggs. I wanted a version that I could serve to my little kids and also to my favorite 80-year old Yugoslavian friend without any of them having to sign a waiver about the risk of salmonella. I also knew I was going to make a non-alcoholic version since quite simply, I donā€™t drink alcohol and neither do my kids. I wanted this to be a family event. The Making and Drinking of The Eggnog. So if either of those things have you crying ā€œunauthenticā€ then we probably need to part ways for this post (but please come back tomorrow!). After several tries and variations, in the end, I loved this. Really loved it. It is thick and creamy with a rich flavor from the egg yolks and a delicious fragrant taste of nutmeg. Because nutmeg is the only spice used here, I implore you to grate your own. The difference between already ground nutmeg and freshly ground is pretty amazing. I use my rasp grater (the same thing I zest my lemons and limes with); small spice jars of whole nutmeg are fairly easy to find in a well-stocked grocery store. You are probably wondering what the boysā€™ verdict is on this homemade version. Of course the kids gulped it down ā€“ I mean, itā€™s sweet and creamy, whatā€™s not to love? Brian, the eggnog connoisseur, liked it but said it was missing the classic taste heā€™s grown accustomed/addicted to (uh, honey, thatā€™s the artificial pencil shavings and paint extract they added to your store bought stuff to make it last longer). Either way, this is much more my style. It tastes clean and fresh and so very, very creamy, plus the nutmeg flavor really shines and it makes me nerdily happy to have a homemade version that all of us can enjoy together. I think when Brianā€™s not looking, Iā€™m going to pour this into his empty eggnog carton and see if he really can tell a difference. The dead giveaway will probably be when he catches me guzzling it from the carton since thatā€™s never happened in the history of ever (chocolate milk? yes. eggnog? no way). So now Iā€™m curious: are you an eggnog lover or hater? One Year Ago: Ā  The Best Shrimp Cocktail Two Years Ago: Ā  Queso Blanco Dip Three Years Ago: Ā  Rocky Mountain Cookies Homemade Eggnog Yield: 3 -4 cups of eggnog Prep Time: 10 minutes Cook Time: 10 minutes Total Time: 20 minutes 4.59 stars ( 70 ratings) 6 large egg yolks Ā½ cup ( 106 g ) granulated sugar 1 cup heavy cream 2 cups milk 1 Ā½ teaspoons freshly grated nutmeg Pinch of salt Ā¼ teaspoon vanilla extract ā…› teaspoon rum extract , optional In a medium bowl, whisk together the egg yolks and sugar until light and creamy. In a saucepan, bring the cream, milk, nutmeg and salt to a bare simmer, stirring often. Slowly ladle in 1/2 cup or so of the hot milk to the egg mixture, whisking vigorously to avoid little bits of cooked egg. This will temper the eggs so they donā€™t scramble when cooked on the stovetop. Ladle in another 1/2 cup, whisking vigorously the entire time. Do this until all the hot milk has been added to the eggs and the mixture is well combined. Pour the tempered egg mixture back into the saucepan of milk on the stove, whisking quickly, and cook the mixture, stirring constantly, until it reaches 160 degrees F on a thermometer. Remove from the heat and stir in the vanilla and rum extract (if using). Pour the eggnog into a bowl and cover with plastic wrap. Refrigerate until thoroughly chilled. Milk : I use 1% milk when making this ā€“ you could probably get away with anything from skim to whole milk. Nutmeg : I happen to really love nutmeg ā€“ if you think the full 1 1/2 teaspoons might be a bit overwhelming, knock it down to 1 teaspoon to start and add more after tasting, if needed. Author: Mel Course: Drink Cuisine: American Method: Stovetop Serving: 1 Cup , Calories: 584 kcal , Carbohydrates: 45 g , Protein: 12 g , Fat: 40 g , Saturated Fat: 23 g , Cholesterol: 485 mg , Sodium: 116 mg , Fiber: 1 g , Sugar: 42 g Recipe Source: adapted from various sources until I liked the result (including Alton Brownā€™s recipe and one from Cuisine at Home ) Disclaimer: I am a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for me to earn fees by linking to Amazon.com and affiliated sites. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.
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[Skip to Main Content](https://www.melskitchencafe.com/homemade-eggnog/#content) [![Mel's Kitchen Cafe](https://www.melskitchencafe.com/wp-content/themes/melskitchencafe2023/mobile-header/logo-mobile.png)](https://www.melskitchencafe.com/) Mobile Menu Trigger Mobile Search Trigger - About - [About](https://www.melskitchencafe.com/about/) - [Contact](https://www.melskitchencafe.com/contact/) - [Friday Thoughts](https://www.melskitchencafe.com/friday-thoughts/) - [Gift Guides](https://www.melskitchencafe.com/gift-guides/) - [Favorite Things](https://www.melskitchencafe.com/favorites/) - Recipes - [Recipe Index](https://www.melskitchencafe.com/recipe-index/) - [Main Dishes](https://www.melskitchencafe.com/recipes/main-dish/) - [Desserts](https://www.melskitchencafe.com/recipes/desserts/) - [Breads](https://www.melskitchencafe.com/recipes/breads/) - [30-Minute Meals](https://www.melskitchencafe.com/recipes/30-minute-meal/) - [Breakfast](https://www.melskitchencafe.com/recipes/breakfast/) - [Make-Ahead Meals](https://www.melskitchencafe.com/recipes/main-dish/make-ahead-meals/) - [Recipes the World Forgot](https://www.melskitchencafe.com/recipes-the-world-forgot/) - [The Best Recipes](https://www.melskitchencafe.com/the-best-recipe/) - [Menu Plans](https://www.melskitchencafe.com/menu-plans/) - [Home](https://www.melskitchencafe.com/) - [About Melā€™s Kitchen Cafe](https://www.melskitchencafe.com/about/) - [Contact](https://www.melskitchencafe.com/contact/) - [FAQ](https://www.melskitchencafe.com/faq/) [Melā€™s Kitchen Cafe Cookbook: Available Now\!](https://melskitchencafeshop.com/) [![Mel's Kitchen Cafe Logo](https://www.melskitchencafe.com/wp-content/themes/melskitchencafe2023/images/logo@2x.png)](https://www.melskitchencafe.com/ "Mel's Kitchen Cafe") - [About](https://www.melskitchencafe.com/about/) - [About](https://www.melskitchencafe.com/about/) - [Contact](https://www.melskitchencafe.com/contact/) - [Friday Thoughts](https://www.melskitchencafe.com/friday-thoughts/) - [Gift Guides](https://www.melskitchencafe.com/gift-guides/) - [Favorite Things](https://www.melskitchencafe.com/favorites/) - [Recipes](https://www.melskitchencafe.com/recipe-index/) - [Recipe Index](https://www.melskitchencafe.com/recipe-index/) - [Main Dishes](https://www.melskitchencafe.com/recipes/main-dish/) - [Desserts](https://www.melskitchencafe.com/recipes/desserts/) - [Breads](https://www.melskitchencafe.com/recipes/breads/) - [30-Minute Meals](https://www.melskitchencafe.com/recipes/30-minute-meal/) - [Breakfast](https://www.melskitchencafe.com/recipes/breakfast/) - [Make-Ahead Meals](https://www.melskitchencafe.com/recipes/main-dish/make-ahead-meals/) - [Recipes the World Forgot](https://www.melskitchencafe.com/recipes-the-world-forgot/) - [The Best Recipes](https://www.melskitchencafe.com/the-best-recipe/) - [Menu Plans](https://www.melskitchencafe.com/menu-plans/) - Desktop Search Trigger [Home](https://www.melskitchencafe.com/) Ā» [Holidays](https://www.melskitchencafe.com/holidays/) Ā» [Christmas](https://www.melskitchencafe.com/holidays/christmas/) Ā» Homemade Eggnog # Homemade Eggnog [Jump to Recipe](https://www.melskitchencafe.com/homemade-eggnog/#recipe) [121 Comments](https://www.melskitchencafe.com/homemade-eggnog/#comments) **Author:** [Mel Gunnell](http://www.melskitchencafe.com/about "Visit Mel Gunnellā€™s website") **Updated:** May 25, 2024 *Whatever your opinion on eggnog, you should give this homemade eggnog a try. It is delicious, fresh and so very, very creamy\!* I always know itā€™s eggnog season when Brian volunteers to go grocery shopping for me (which he never does during normal times of the year). Itā€™s the only way store bought eggnog makes it into our house. I loathe the stuff. But I swear Brianā€™s veins run with eggnog from about November 1 to January 15. And of course, the boys, seeing their big, strong daddy chugging eggnog have jumped right on board. ![Top view of two glass cups full of eggnog sprinkled with freshly grated nutmeg.](https://www.melskitchencafe.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/eggnog1.jpg) Apparently because eggnog-buying season overlaps with wrestling season, they have somehow made the association that drinking eggnog ensures faster take downs, better whizzers, swifter double legs and tighter gut wrenchers. I seriously have no idea what I just said. Anyway, I decided to try my hand at homemade eggnog, wondering if I would like it better than store bought. *A few disclaimers:* I knew right off I wasnā€™t going to make it with raw eggs. I wanted a version that I could serve to my little kids and also to my favorite 80-year old Yugoslavian friend without any of them having to sign a waiver about the risk of salmonella. I also knew I was going to make a non-alcoholic version since quite simply, I donā€™t drink alcohol and neither do my kids. I wanted this to be a family event. The Making and Drinking of The Eggnog. So if either of those things have you crying ā€œunauthenticā€ then we probably need to part ways for this post (but please come back tomorrow!). After several tries and variations, in the end, I loved this. Really loved it. It is thick and creamy with a rich flavor from the egg yolks and a delicious fragrant taste of nutmeg. ![Three balls of nutmeg with the front one split in half.](data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%20500%20444'%3E%3C/svg%3E) ![Three balls of nutmeg with the front one split in half.](https://www.melskitchencafe.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/nutmeg.jpg) Because nutmeg is the only spice used here, I implore you to grate your own. The difference between already ground nutmeg and freshly ground is pretty amazing. I use my rasp grater (the same thing I zest my lemons and limes with); small spice jars of whole nutmeg are fairly easy to find in a well-stocked grocery store. You are probably wondering what the boysā€™ verdict is on this homemade version. Of course the kids gulped it down ā€“ I mean, itā€™s sweet and creamy, whatā€™s not to love? Brian, the eggnog connoisseur, liked it but said it was missing the classic taste heā€™s grown accustomed/addicted to (uh, honey, thatā€™s the artificial pencil shavings and paint extract they added to your store bought stuff to make it last longer). Either way, this is much more my style. It tastes clean and fresh and so very, very creamy, plus the nutmeg flavor really shines and it makes me nerdily happy to have a homemade version that all of us can enjoy together. I think when Brianā€™s not looking, Iā€™m going to pour this into his empty eggnog carton and see if he really can tell a difference. The dead giveaway will probably be when he catches me guzzling it from the carton since thatā€™s never happened in the history of ever (chocolate milk? yes. eggnog? no way). **So now Iā€™m curious: are you an eggnog lover or hater?** ![Glass full of homemade eggnog with sprinkled nutmeg on top.](data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%20500%20716'%3E%3C/svg%3E) ![Glass full of homemade eggnog with sprinkled nutmeg on top.](https://www.melskitchencafe.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/eggnog2.jpg) **One Year Ago:** [The Best Shrimp Cocktail](https://www.melskitchencafe.com/2012/12/the-best-shrimp-cocktail.html "The Best Shrimp Cocktail") **Two Years Ago:** [Queso Blanco Dip](https://www.melskitchencafe.com/2011/12/queso-blanco-dip-sugar-rush-reinvented-6.html "Queso Blanco Dip") **Three Years Ago:** [Rocky Mountain Cookies](https://www.melskitchencafe.com/2010/12/rocky-mountain-cookies-sugar-rush-11.html "Rocky Mountain Cookies") ![alt=""](data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%20200%20200'%3E%3C/svg%3E) ![alt=""](https://www.melskitchencafe.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/featured-image5-262x262.jpg) ## Homemade Eggnog Yield: 3 \-4 cups of eggnog Prep Time: 10 minutes mins Cook Time: 10 minutes mins Total Time: 20 minutes mins 4\.59 stars (70 ratings) [Print](https://www.melskitchencafe.com/wprm_print/homemade-eggnog) [Pin](https://www.pinterest.com/pin/create/bookmarklet/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.melskitchencafe.com%2Fhomemade-eggnog%2F&media=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.melskitchencafe.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2013%2F12%2Feggnog2.jpg&description=Homemade+Eggnog&is_video=false) [Rate](https://www.melskitchencafe.com/homemade-eggnog/#commentform) [Save](https://www.melskitchencafe.com/homemade-eggnog/) [Saved\!](https://www.melskitchencafe.com/homemade-eggnog/) ### Ingredients - 6 large egg yolks - Ā½ cup (106 g) granulated sugar - 1 cup heavy cream - 2 cups milk - 1 Ā½ teaspoons freshly grated nutmeg - Pinch of salt - Ā¼ teaspoon vanilla extract - ā…› teaspoon rum extract, optional Cook Mode Prevent your screen from going dark ### Instructions - In a medium bowl, whisk together the egg yolks and sugar until light and creamy. - In a saucepan, bring the cream, milk, nutmeg and salt to a bare simmer, stirring often. Slowly ladle in 1/2 cup or so of the hot milk to the egg mixture, whisking vigorously to avoid little bits of cooked egg. This will temper the eggs so they donā€™t scramble when cooked on the stovetop. Ladle in another 1/2 cup, whisking vigorously the entire time. Do this until all the hot milk has been added to the eggs and the mixture is well combined. - Pour the tempered egg mixture back into the saucepan of milk on the stove, whisking quickly, and cook the mixture, stirring constantly, until it reaches 160 degrees F on a thermometer. - Remove from the heat and stir in the vanilla and rum extract (if using). - Pour the eggnog into a bowl and cover with plastic wrap. Refrigerate until thoroughly chilled. ### Notes **Milk**: *I use 1% milk when making this ā€“ you could probably get away with anything from skim to whole milk.* **Nutmeg**: *I happen to really love nutmeg ā€“ if you think the full 1 1/2 teaspoons might be a bit overwhelming, knock it down to 1 teaspoon to start and add more after tasting, if needed.* Author: Mel Course: Drink Cuisine: American Method: Stovetop Serving: 1 Cup, Calories: 584kcal, Carbohydrates: 45g, Protein: 12g, Fat: 40g, Saturated Fat: 23g, Cholesterol: 485mg, Sodium: 116mg, Fiber: 1g, Sugar: 42g ### Recommended Products [![](data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%20130%20130'%3E%3C/svg%3E) ![](https://www.melskitchencafe.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/bowls-150x150.jpg)](https://amzn.to/3ETxMSq) [Mixing Bowl](https://amzn.to/3ETxMSq) [![](data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%20130%20130'%3E%3C/svg%3E) ![](https://www.melskitchencafe.com/wp-content/uploads/71jwoyUqNgL._SX569_-150x150.jpg)](https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00JRXQGD6/ref=as_li_qf_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=melskitcaf0b-20&creative=9325&linkCode=as2&creativeASIN=B00JRXQGD6&linkId=9c0166d7c3b2be62a91a93eb0aa5d9e9) [Wire Whisk](https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00JRXQGD6/ref=as_li_qf_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=melskitcaf0b-20&creative=9325&linkCode=as2&creativeASIN=B00JRXQGD6&linkId=9c0166d7c3b2be62a91a93eb0aa5d9e9) [![](data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%20130%20130'%3E%3C/svg%3E) ![](https://www.melskitchencafe.com/wp-content/uploads/cookware-1-150x150.jpg)](https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B009JXPS6U/ref=as_li_qf_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=melskitcaf0b-20&creative=9325&linkCode=as2&creativeASIN=B009JXPS6U&linkId=4423e08e96d1cf989c979cd81ea1fed2) [Cookware](https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B009JXPS6U/ref=as_li_qf_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=melskitcaf0b-20&creative=9325&linkCode=as2&creativeASIN=B009JXPS6U&linkId=4423e08e96d1cf989c979cd81ea1fed2) ***Recipe Source:** adapted from various sources until I liked the result (including [Alton Brownā€™s recipe](http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/alton-brown/eggnog-recipe2/index.html) and one from [Cuisine at Home](http://www.cuisineathome.com/))* ## Other Recipes Like This: [![alt=""](data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%20321%20214'%3E%3C/svg%3E) ![alt=""](https://www.melskitchencafe.com/wp-content/uploads/eggnog-cookies2-321x214.jpg) Soft Eggnog Sugar Cookies with Whipped Eggnog Frosting](https://www.melskitchencafe.com/eggnog-sugar-cookies/) [![Rich and Creamy Homemade Hot Chocolate](data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%20321%20214'%3E%3C/svg%3E) ![Rich and Creamy Homemade Hot Chocolate](https://www.melskitchencafe.com/wp-content/uploads/stovetop-hot-chocolate4-321x214.jpg) Creamy Homemade Hot Chocolate {in 15 minutes or Less}](https://www.melskitchencafe.com/homemade-hot-chocolate/) [![alt=""](data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%20321%20214'%3E%3C/svg%3E) ![alt=""](https://www.melskitchencafe.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/featured-image-321x214.jpg) White Peppermint Hot Chocolate](https://www.melskitchencafe.com/white-peppermint-hot-chocolate/) [![alt=""](data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%20321%20214'%3E%3C/svg%3E) ![alt=""](https://www.melskitchencafe.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/Coconut-Tres-Leches-Hot-Chocolate-321x214.jpg) Coconut Tres Leches Hot Chocolate](https://www.melskitchencafe.com/coconut-tres-leches-hot-chocolate/) Disclaimer: I am a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for me to earn fees by linking to Amazon.com and affiliated sites. 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Even the eggnog skeptics love it, and most people say they can never drink store bought again after having it, which I agree with. The measurements make it easy to make in huge batches, and every November I start getting texts asking when Iā€™m going to make it šŸ˜‚ Definitely 5 stars. The fresh nutmeg is a game changer. - **Mel** ā€” November 19, 2025 @ 10:53 pm [Reply](https://www.melskitchencafe.com/homemade-eggnog/#comment-845636) Iā€™m so happy you love this older recipe, Wesley ā€“ thanks for letting me know\! 2. **Mareed.** ā€” December 26, 2023 @ 2:00 pm [Reply](https://www.melskitchencafe.com/homemade-eggnog/#comment-791530) Blow. Away at his good this recipe is. Everyone who tries it is shocked at how good it tastes; itā€™s just the right sweetness, not too thick, lots of nutmeg flavor and the rum flavoring is just perfect! Keeping this recipe FOREVER. 3. **Gail** ā€” December 14, 2023 @ 3:43 pm [Reply](https://www.melskitchencafe.com/homemade-eggnog/#comment-790472) I donā€™t have a thermometer, is there an approximate amount of time that I should whisk it for to know if itā€™s ready? - **[Mel](http://www.melskitchencafe.com/)** ā€” December 15, 2023 @ 5:28 pm [Reply](https://www.melskitchencafe.com/homemade-eggnog/#comment-790597) Hi Gail, if you donā€™t have a thermometer, Iā€™d cook until the mixture is steaming around the edges. 4. **Kathy A** ā€” December 31, 2022 @ 12:45 pm [Reply](https://www.melskitchencafe.com/homemade-eggnog/#comment-774815) I made this recipe for Christmas and we love it! Iā€™m making it again for New Years Eve. 5. **Annc** ā€” December 24, 2022 @ 2:07 pm [Reply](https://www.melskitchencafe.com/homemade-eggnog/#comment-774615) This is in my ā€œBest Make Again Recipesā€ Pinterest folder. Just finished making it for tomorrowā€s Christmas! Thought I would let you know it is a hit\! - **anne** ā€” December 24, 2025 @ 4:14 pm [Reply](https://www.melskitchencafe.com/homemade-eggnog/#comment-847858) Three years later, Christmas 2025, still making thisā€¦ double the recipe, of course. šŸ™‚ 6. **.** ā€” November 23, 2022 @ 12:03 pm [Reply](https://www.melskitchencafe.com/homemade-eggnog/#comment-772723) . 7. **[Trudy](http://reelfocus.blogspot.com/)** ā€” December 27, 2021 @ 11:48 am [Reply](https://www.melskitchencafe.com/homemade-eggnog/#comment-759391) My husband loves eggnog, but heā€™s diabetic and finding a decent tasting store-bought low-carb eggnog is difficult. So, I tried making it myself this year. After two flops, I found your recipe and decided to give it a try but replace the high-carb ingredients. It was a hit! Even \*I\* liked it, so I joined him in having eggnog for the first time in our 42 years of marriage. For anyone looking for a low-carb eggnogā€¦ Following your recipe, I kept the heavy cream as is (since it doesnā€™t have carbs) and I replaced the milk with unsweetened almond milk (1:1 ratio). I replaced the sugar with 1/4 cup powdered monk-fruit sweetener (the brand of powdered sugar substitute I have is twice as sweet as sugar, so I used half the amountā€¦ the powdered version dissolves better than the granulated version). It seemed runny at first, but thickened as it chilled overnight. Iā€™m making more for New Yearā€™s Eve so we will have a delicious non-alcoholic beverage for our ā€œtoastā€. Hereā€™s to you, Mel, for providing such a wonderful recipe and helping me like eggnog too\! 8. **Beka** ā€” October 18, 2020 @ 7:49 am [Reply](https://www.melskitchencafe.com/homemade-eggnog/#comment-738214) I love eggnog and have been looking for an easy recipe for years. I made this last night and it is so delicious. Thanks for a great recipe\! 9. **Linda T.** ā€” April 4, 2020 @ 4:00 pm [Reply](https://www.melskitchencafe.com/homemade-eggnog/#comment-725106) Mel, I know this comment is out of season but I just found your recipe for homemade eggnog., which happens to be the same recipe I use (except I use one full tsp. of vanilla ). Store bought egg nog and home made eggnog,, as you know, are totally different animals, and Iā€™ve always hated the store bought ! Once you make homemade egg nog, you can NEVER go back . This eggnog is nectar from the Gods! Sometimes I almost have to force people to try it because they think it will taste like store bought, and once they try it, they canā€™t get enough! Anyway, I could drink a gallon of this stuff! So very very yummy !!!! Thanks for posting it\! 10. **Betsy G** ā€” December 19, 2019 @ 7:53 am [Reply](https://www.melskitchencafe.com/homemade-eggnog/#comment-717837) Is there a way to make this non-dairy? - **[Mel](http://www.melskitchencafe.com/)** ā€” December 19, 2019 @ 7:13 pm [Reply](https://www.melskitchencafe.com/homemade-eggnog/#comment-717914) I havenā€™t tried a non-dairy option but you could experiment with alternative milks (the overall eggnog will probably be less thick). 11. **Tristin** ā€” November 19, 2019 @ 5:21 am [Reply](https://www.melskitchencafe.com/homemade-eggnog/#comment-715726) I happened to have all of the ingredients (minus the optional rum extract) on hand and on a whim made thisā€¦ I canā€™t imagine buying Egg Nog again! Iā€™ve yet to find a delicious store brand thatā€™s not packed with HFCS and additives, so thereā€™s always guilt when I buy it for my kids (but guilt if I donā€™t also, as itā€™s a favorite of the season). This is immediately going into my recipe stash. Itā€™s perfect!\! 12. **Kat** ā€” November 16, 2019 @ 7:09 pm [Reply](https://www.melskitchencafe.com/homemade-eggnog/#comment-715559) Iā€™ve made this eggnog several times, and it is always fantastic. Today, I added a twist I just HAD to share. I added several strips of orange zest (about one orange worth) to the milk and cream mixture as it came to a simmer. I fished them out before adding the mixture to the eggs and proceeded as normal (I only did vanilla extract). It turned out amazing! Lightly orange infused eggnog. So delicious! I definitely recommend giving it a try\! - **[Mel](http://www.melskitchencafe.com/)** ā€” November 18, 2019 @ 12:30 pm [Reply](https://www.melskitchencafe.com/homemade-eggnog/#comment-715655) Oh my goodness, YUMMY\! 13. **Hollie** ā€” December 21, 2018 @ 10:03 am [Reply](https://www.melskitchencafe.com/homemade-eggnog/#comment-665448) How long does it store in the fridge? - **[Mel](http://www.melskitchencafe.com/)** ā€” December 22, 2018 @ 10:18 pm [Reply](https://www.melskitchencafe.com/homemade-eggnog/#comment-665731) Probably about a week (depending on the freshness of the ingredients you use). 14. **Heather** ā€” December 13, 2018 @ 10:06 pm [Reply](https://www.melskitchencafe.com/homemade-eggnog/#comment-664179) I donā€™t even like eggnog and this looks and sounds yummy, so Iā€™m going to give it a try. One question thoughā€“is rum extract the same as butter rum flavoring? PS, THANK YOU for everything. Your website is my one stop dinner making shop. I lived abroad for several years and your website was what saved us! You have so many delicious Asian and seafood recipes that I could easily find ingredients for and I didnā€™t have to think twice about whether or not it would be delicious for adults and kids (we have 4). Not to mention the portability of a websiteā€“so perfect for us globe roamers. Youā€™re truly the best. Even when my husband cooks on weekends he just goes straight to Mel! šŸ™‚ - **[Mel](http://www.melskitchencafe.com/)** ā€” December 14, 2018 @ 7:40 am [Reply](https://www.melskitchencafe.com/homemade-eggnog/#comment-664229) Hi Heather ā€“ thanks for your sweet comment! It makes me so happy to know that your family has found the recipes doable even living abroad. Thank you, thank you! And as for the rum flavoring, I donā€™t think butter rum is exactly the same as rum extract, but I bet it could be used in a pinch. 15. **Ciculy** ā€” December 13, 2018 @ 11:51 am [Reply](https://www.melskitchencafe.com/homemade-eggnog/#comment-664121) I think my fill is the only one that drinks eggnog straight from the hot stove. I donā€™t like the store bought stuff either, but I canā€™t do cold eggnog. They it warm next time, let me know what you think. 16. **Jeanette** ā€” December 6, 2018 @ 11:13 am [Reply](https://www.melskitchencafe.com/homemade-eggnog/#comment-662936) I have made this recipe with my mom since I was a little girl but had lost it over the years. I could not remember the exact measurements, so for years Iā€™ve done the ā€œstore boughtā€ route. Well, never again! Thanks for posting this recipe! So simple yet so, so good\! 17. **[Clara](http://melskitchencafe.com/)** ā€” November 29, 2018 @ 9:19 am [Reply](https://www.melskitchencafe.com/homemade-eggnog/#comment-661611) Iā€™m doing sci fair protect and this helps a lot . 18. **Kat** ā€” October 15, 2018 @ 11:32 am [Reply](https://www.melskitchencafe.com/homemade-eggnog/#comment-652900) I was going to make this again, and realized I hadnā€™t commented on making it last year. I did 8X the recipe to make 2 gallons and brought it to my family Christmas party! It was a huge hit! It was a ton of work, but worth it to do once šŸ˜‰ Iā€™ll stick with smaller batches from here on out and just not share haha. I love this stuff\! - **[Mel](http://www.melskitchencafe.com/)** ā€” October 15, 2018 @ 9:02 pm [Reply](https://www.melskitchencafe.com/homemade-eggnog/#comment-653001) Wow, 8X-ing the recipe is no joke\! - **Jeanette** ā€” December 6, 2018 @ 11:16 am [Reply](https://www.melskitchencafe.com/homemade-eggnog/#comment-662938) Thatā€™s a lot of eggs to crack! šŸ™‚ 19. **Sarah** ā€” December 25, 2017 @ 2:49 am [Reply](https://www.melskitchencafe.com/homemade-eggnog/#comment-618987) Dairy free version:: I wanted to make this for a Christmas party where a dairy- free friend would be attending, so I made it with a can of coconut milk and a can of coconut cream and it turned out great! The only prob is that itā€™s VERRRY SWEET. But you can just add extra liquid laterā€¦ stretch it out more šŸ™‚ - **sebastian** ā€” March 9, 2018 @ 7:02 am [Reply](https://www.melskitchencafe.com/homemade-eggnog/#comment-628331) Sarah, how is the problem that it turned out too sweet. Nothing can be too sweet, you must get your life together, smh. 20. **[Priscilla](http://www.priscilladodrill.com/)** ā€” December 21, 2017 @ 8:06 pm [Reply](https://www.melskitchencafe.com/homemade-eggnog/#comment-618543) I made this exactly how you said to. It is creamy and festive! I also happen to loathe store-bought eggnog, along with basically anything rum or rum-inspired taste in it. Homemade, Non-alcoholic is the only kind il drink, and cooking it is a good idea. Definitely a thumbs up\! For the lady who doesnā€™t have a thermometer, I heated the mixture and kept stirring while there was plenty of steam rising, but no bubbling or boiling occurred. My thermometer read exactly 160F. - **sebastian** ā€” March 9, 2018 @ 7:03 am [Reply](https://www.melskitchencafe.com/homemade-eggnog/#comment-628332) I agree, it is a tasty treat for all\! 21. **annie** ā€” December 20, 2017 @ 5:02 am [Reply](https://www.melskitchencafe.com/homemade-eggnog/#comment-618358) i donā€™t have a thermometer at home so how will i know if itā€™s cooked?, i have looked at over 20 recipes and all of them used thermometers please help me out here from where i live in they are very expensive, we may wave the money for it but we have to save up for when my sibling comes out. - **sebastian** ā€” March 9, 2018 @ 7:04 am [Reply](https://www.melskitchencafe.com/homemade-eggnog/#comment-628334) Annie, just go for it! You donā€™t need a thermometer, you cook it as long as you want. You are a powerful, independent lady who is strong\! 22. **Audrey** ā€” December 12, 2017 @ 4:53 pm [Reply](https://www.melskitchencafe.com/homemade-eggnog/#comment-617694) Simple and delicious! It has a great flavour, much better than the store-bought version. I find them to be way too sweet so I could control the amount I add when I make it myself. 23. **Ruth Link** ā€” December 8, 2017 @ 2:32 pm [Reply](https://www.melskitchencafe.com/homemade-eggnog/#comment-617366) Can I use the real stuff (rum)? - **[Mel](http://www.melskitchencafe.com/)** ā€” December 8, 2017 @ 2:36 pm [Reply](https://www.melskitchencafe.com/homemade-eggnog/#comment-617368) Havenā€™t tried it, but you could definitely play around with the recipe. 24. **Leslie** ā€” October 31, 2017 @ 2:40 am [Reply](https://www.melskitchencafe.com/homemade-eggnog/#comment-613898) Do you think it would turn out well subbing honey for the sugar? - **[Mel](http://www.melskitchencafe.com/)** ā€” October 31, 2017 @ 8:21 pm [Reply](https://www.melskitchencafe.com/homemade-eggnog/#comment-613954) It will change the flavor and probably make the eggnog a bit thinner, but itā€™s worth a try\! 25. **Anne** ā€” December 19, 2016 @ 2:42 pm [Reply](https://www.melskitchencafe.com/homemade-eggnog/#comment-565284) I love me some eggnog, but I have a hard time swallowing (har har) all the additives in storebought. Just made my first batch of homemade (and sampled a hot cup). Great flavor, but REALLY sweet! And I have a major sweet tooth, so thatā€™s sayinā€™ something. I may have to cut it with some milkā€¦ which will just make it last longer. Win-win. šŸ™‚ - **sebastian** ā€” March 9, 2018 @ 7:05 am [Reply](https://www.melskitchencafe.com/homemade-eggnog/#comment-628335) Eggnog is amazing, Anne\! 26. **Jaclyn** ā€” December 14, 2016 @ 11:20 pm [Reply](https://www.melskitchencafe.com/homemade-eggnog/#comment-564597) I only like homemade eggnog! None of that thick store-bought stuff you basically have to chew before swallowingā€¦bleh! Oh and just embrace the eggs, Iā€™ve been drinking raw eggs in the nog since I was a childā€¦ maybe I have some immunity to salmonella now haha.. 27. **Emily g.** ā€” November 26, 2016 @ 1:14 pm [Reply](https://www.melskitchencafe.com/homemade-eggnog/#comment-562112) I just made this by mixing it all up in the blender and let it chill in the fridge for awhile, and it was so so good! I have ā€œeierlikƶrā€ from Germany and we added it after, and it literally made it like you get from the store. Perfectly creamy and thick. This is so easy to make and I canā€™t see ever getting the store kind again! Thanks!! šŸ™‚ - **Therese** ā€” November 29, 2017 @ 8:33 am [Reply](https://www.melskitchencafe.com/homemade-eggnog/#comment-616460) Love the idea of using the blender but shall I assume you did go ahead & make this on the stovetop first? Have been making the Alton Brown recipe for several years (no cooking involved) but ready for a change 28. **Ophelia** ā€” November 22, 2016 @ 11:48 am [Reply](https://www.melskitchencafe.com/homemade-eggnog/#comment-561671) how many days does this last in the fridge? I want to make it in advance. Thanks for the recipe\! - **[Mel](http://www.melskitchencafe.com/)** ā€” November 22, 2016 @ 1:31 pm [Reply](https://www.melskitchencafe.com/homemade-eggnog/#comment-561682) Probably right around 4-5 days? 29. **Kat** ā€” November 5, 2016 @ 2:20 pm [Reply](https://www.melskitchencafe.com/homemade-eggnog/#comment-559578) I made this as written and loved it! I did think it was a little too rich though. I always add milk to my store bought eggnog, I guess you could say I prefer eggnog flavored milk šŸ™‚ So this time, I only used 4 egg yolks instead of 6. It was still creamy and yummy, just a little less rich. Love, love, love it\! 30. **Jordan** ā€” December 16, 2015 @ 8:10 pm [Reply](https://www.melskitchencafe.com/homemade-eggnog/#comment-527978) This is how much I love eggnog. If I developed an egg allergy like Emilee, at the top of the comments, I would probably drink it anyway, and suffer the effects, even if that meant dying. Either that or Iā€™d take a penicillin shot just to drink it. Heck, Iā€™m a diabetic anyway, so that means I have to take a shot every time i drink it anyway. And, sorry Mel. Iā€™m like your husband in that I prefer store-bought (preferably Meadow Gold) eggnog over anything else. Iā€™ve yet to have a homemade recipe I liked better. 31. **sarah** ā€” December 13, 2015 @ 11:13 am [Reply](https://www.melskitchencafe.com/homemade-eggnog/#comment-527651) I made this recipe today for a special treat while my boys and I decorate Christmas cookies. I loved that the egg yolks in this are cooked but I didnā€™t have high expectations for itā€¦ mostly because my only eggnog experiences have been from a carton bought at the grocery store. My boys like the stuff in a carton but I think it tastes like fake bubblegum flavor and just the thought of it makes me gag\! I tried a TINY spoonful of this as soon as I took it off the stove, fully expecting to not like it but wanting to taste it to make sure it was sweet enough. However, I LOVED it! It tastes like a warm, liquid donut muffin to me (probably because of the nutmeg). Iā€™m only disappointed that I cut the recipe in half šŸ˜‰ I only used a tiny bit of freshly grated nutmeg in mine (maybe 1/4 tsp!) And went a little nuts with the vanilla but I think this may become a holiday staple with our family. I am going to add vanilla beans next time I make it. Thanks so much for your recipe!! ā™” 32. **Lisa** ā€” December 3, 2015 @ 7:20 pm [Reply](https://www.melskitchencafe.com/homemade-eggnog/#comment-526418) Iā€™m from the South and where I came from we always had boiled custard at our house during the holidays. My mom made it herself. I put a little vanilla in it before I drank it but my grandfather and my dad put whiskey in it. When I moved to Texas, I couldnā€™t find boiled custard in the store. I guess no one around here has ever heard of it. So I started buying egg nog. And after awhile, I developed a taste for it. Now I prefer egg nog. Thanks for posting the recipe. 33. **Lesley** ā€” November 28, 2015 @ 4:36 pm [Reply](https://www.melskitchencafe.com/homemade-eggnog/#comment-525712) Hi there, I just wanted to say thank you for posting this. Youā€™re my go-to for any recipe I want to try, and since weā€™re living in London at the moment and craving it (NO egg nog to be found, anywhere), I gave it a try. Itā€™s absolutely delicious, and Iā€™m going to have a really hard time not drinking it all myself before our Christmas party tomorrow. My American expat friends are going to be so thrilled! Thank you\! 34. **Sherri** ā€” November 23, 2015 @ 1:13 am [Reply](https://www.melskitchencafe.com/homemade-eggnog/#comment-523473) FYI: Brian might just be missing the artificial rum flavoring that is in the storebought stuff. šŸ™‚ add that and heā€™ll never guess\! 35. **Lizzie** ā€” November 22, 2015 @ 9:16 am [Reply](https://www.melskitchencafe.com/homemade-eggnog/#comment-523354) Mel, I enjoyed reading your process SO MUCH. You are a true wit. Thanks for sharing this recipe with us. šŸ™‚ 36. **Cristina** ā€” December 15, 2014 @ 3:11 pm [Reply](https://www.melskitchencafe.com/homemade-eggnog/#comment-478146) This is still cooling on my stovetop, but the little sample I had indicates YUM! If you rush it a little, like I did, and have little bits of egg, just run it through a sieve, and no one will be the wiser šŸ˜‰ 37. **David** ā€” December 10, 2014 @ 6:57 pm [Reply](https://www.melskitchencafe.com/homemade-eggnog/#comment-476914) Delicious! Tastes a little lighter and fresher than the store-bought variety. Thanks for the recipe. 38. **[Zaz](http://www.zazlandia.com/)** ā€” December 10, 2014 @ 7:03 am [Reply](https://www.melskitchencafe.com/homemade-eggnog/#comment-476797) I love eggnog and Iā€™ve got my kids loving it, too. My daughter has so many sensitivities, though, that I canā€™t find one that fits all our criteria anymore (no artificial dyes or high fructose corn syrup, for instance). She asked if we could just make it ourselves. I made it when I was a kid so I figured Iā€™d just look up the recipe online. I came across Alton Brownā€™s, but that wasnā€™t what I wanted. THIS looks exactly like something I need to try. If only my husband liked nutmeg we could all enjoy this together (but Iā€™ll be happy to drink he glass for him). šŸ˜‰ 39. **Maurine** ā€” December 8, 2014 @ 6:09 pm [Reply](https://www.melskitchencafe.com/homemade-eggnog/#comment-476332) Love Eggnog! My mom always made it during the holidaysā€¦ā€¦I survived to my 60ā€™s drinking raw eggs in my eggnog. Either I like living on the edge or Iā€™m too lazy to & have an extra pan to wash! We just throw it all in the blender & enjoy\! 40. **BobbiLynn** ā€” December 8, 2014 @ 6:00 pm [Reply](https://www.melskitchencafe.com/homemade-eggnog/#comment-476331) I love eggnog ā€“ spiked or otherwise. Tried Silkā€™s version this year and itā€™s awesome but Iā€™ve always wanted to try making homemade. 41. **Tiara** ā€” November 26, 2014 @ 4:18 pm [Reply](https://www.melskitchencafe.com/homemade-eggnog/#comment-470772) Just made this and it came out so yummy! I could never really get used to the store bought versions but this is amazing and my kids love it too!! Thanks for the recipe\! 42. **[Rhonda](http://ourgreenpasture.com/)** ā€” December 30, 2013 @ 3:53 pm [Reply](https://www.melskitchencafe.com/homemade-eggnog/#comment-180204) We all love eggnog! I made a double batch yesterday, because I have such great faith in your recipes and it. was. truly. amazing. I did change a few things, I used all whole milk instead of cream and milk, then since we like it thick, like from the store I kept back 1/2 cup of milk added 1 Tab of cornstarch to that, and mixed it in after the yolks were added. So Delish way better then any thing from the store, probably from that wonderful goats milk it was made with = ) Thanks for all the wonderful recipes!\! 43. **Lien** ā€” December 30, 2013 @ 2:24 am [Reply](https://www.melskitchencafe.com/homemade-eggnog/#comment-180062) Have you tried your eggnog over oatmeal?! Delicious with dried cranberries and toasted walnuts, or banana slices with walnuts! Iā€™m going to try an eggnog tres leches cake too\! 44. **Laurel** ā€” December 27, 2013 @ 11:08 am [Reply](https://www.melskitchencafe.com/homemade-eggnog/#comment-179588) I made the eggnog this morning. It is fantastic. My husband will love it. Thanks so much for posting\! 45. **Michelle** ā€” December 27, 2013 @ 1:40 am [Reply](https://www.melskitchencafe.com/homemade-eggnog/#comment-179531) I made this for Christmas (my first time ever attempting egg nog), and it was absolutely, without a doubt delicious!! The recipe wasnā€™t hard at all, and it turned out so delightful. It was a huge hit, and I only wish I had made more! This is definitely a recipe Iā€™ll be making again! Thanks\! 46. **[Melanie](http://gabanaebu.blogspot.com/)** ā€” December 26, 2013 @ 4:13 pm [Reply](https://www.melskitchencafe.com/homemade-eggnog/#comment-179464) Hi Mel great recipe\! I only added some cinnamon and more milk and it tasted great\! Best regards Mel šŸ™‚ 47. **Tami** ā€” December 25, 2013 @ 2:09 pm [Reply](https://www.melskitchencafe.com/homemade-eggnog/#comment-179234) On this Christmas day my son and I are enjoying the double batch I made yesterday. Delicious! So far weā€™re the only family members who know about it. As soon as we tell everyone else that itā€™s in the fridge, it will be gone within minutes. Thanks much for a fun Christmas treat with safe eggs! We are BIG fans of eggnog. Merry Christmas, Mel\! 48. **[Laurie](http://www.pfsim.com/)** ā€” December 24, 2013 @ 8:29 pm [Reply](https://www.melskitchencafe.com/homemade-eggnog/#comment-179104) Nobody answered my question, so I sidestepped the entire issue by buying pasteurized eggs to make my eggnog. They are hard to find in these parts, usually only one store here or there will have them, and only during the holidays. Triple batch made, and even my picky husband loves it. 49. **Cinda Atherton** ā€” December 24, 2013 @ 8:22 pm [Reply](https://www.melskitchencafe.com/homemade-eggnog/#comment-179102) I would not be taking time out from Christmas Eve celebrations to write this if your eggnog recipe had not been such a hit! It is amazingā€“my husband loves eggnog and after tasting this Iā€™m sure heā€™ll never want store bought again. So easy to make, too\! 50. **[Megan Parr](http://www.myscentopia.scentsy.us,meganparr.velata.us)** ā€” December 23, 2013 @ 12:53 pm [Reply](https://www.melskitchencafe.com/homemade-eggnog/#comment-178815) I love homemade eggnog- but have never served with raw eggs! The only recipe Iā€™ve ever used is from Betty Crocker and basically itā€™s a soft custard mixed with whipped cream and sprinkled with nutmeg. DELISH\! 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*Whatever your opinion on eggnog, you should give this homemade eggnog a try. It is delicious, fresh and so very, very creamy\!* I always know itā€™s eggnog season when Brian volunteers to go grocery shopping for me (which he never does during normal times of the year). Itā€™s the only way store bought eggnog makes it into our house. I loathe the stuff. But I swear Brianā€™s veins run with eggnog from about November 1 to January 15. And of course, the boys, seeing their big, strong daddy chugging eggnog have jumped right on board. ![Top view of two glass cups full of eggnog sprinkled with freshly grated nutmeg.](https://www.melskitchencafe.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/eggnog1.jpg) Apparently because eggnog-buying season overlaps with wrestling season, they have somehow made the association that drinking eggnog ensures faster take downs, better whizzers, swifter double legs and tighter gut wrenchers. I seriously have no idea what I just said. Anyway, I decided to try my hand at homemade eggnog, wondering if I would like it better than store bought. *A few disclaimers:* I knew right off I wasnā€™t going to make it with raw eggs. I wanted a version that I could serve to my little kids and also to my favorite 80-year old Yugoslavian friend without any of them having to sign a waiver about the risk of salmonella. I also knew I was going to make a non-alcoholic version since quite simply, I donā€™t drink alcohol and neither do my kids. I wanted this to be a family event. The Making and Drinking of The Eggnog. So if either of those things have you crying ā€œunauthenticā€ then we probably need to part ways for this post (but please come back tomorrow!). After several tries and variations, in the end, I loved this. Really loved it. It is thick and creamy with a rich flavor from the egg yolks and a delicious fragrant taste of nutmeg. ![Three balls of nutmeg with the front one split in half.](https://www.melskitchencafe.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/nutmeg.jpg) Because nutmeg is the only spice used here, I implore you to grate your own. The difference between already ground nutmeg and freshly ground is pretty amazing. I use my rasp grater (the same thing I zest my lemons and limes with); small spice jars of whole nutmeg are fairly easy to find in a well-stocked grocery store. You are probably wondering what the boysā€™ verdict is on this homemade version. Of course the kids gulped it down ā€“ I mean, itā€™s sweet and creamy, whatā€™s not to love? Brian, the eggnog connoisseur, liked it but said it was missing the classic taste heā€™s grown accustomed/addicted to (uh, honey, thatā€™s the artificial pencil shavings and paint extract they added to your store bought stuff to make it last longer). Either way, this is much more my style. It tastes clean and fresh and so very, very creamy, plus the nutmeg flavor really shines and it makes me nerdily happy to have a homemade version that all of us can enjoy together. I think when Brianā€™s not looking, Iā€™m going to pour this into his empty eggnog carton and see if he really can tell a difference. The dead giveaway will probably be when he catches me guzzling it from the carton since thatā€™s never happened in the history of ever (chocolate milk? yes. eggnog? no way). **So now Iā€™m curious: are you an eggnog lover or hater?** ![Glass full of homemade eggnog with sprinkled nutmeg on top.](https://www.melskitchencafe.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/eggnog2.jpg) **One Year Ago:** [The Best Shrimp Cocktail](https://www.melskitchencafe.com/2012/12/the-best-shrimp-cocktail.html "The Best Shrimp Cocktail") **Two Years Ago:** [Queso Blanco Dip](https://www.melskitchencafe.com/2011/12/queso-blanco-dip-sugar-rush-reinvented-6.html "Queso Blanco Dip") **Three Years Ago:** [Rocky Mountain Cookies](https://www.melskitchencafe.com/2010/12/rocky-mountain-cookies-sugar-rush-11.html "Rocky Mountain Cookies") ![alt=""](https://www.melskitchencafe.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/featured-image5-262x262.jpg) ## Homemade Eggnog Yield: 3 \-4 cups of eggnog Prep Time: 10 minutes Cook Time: 10 minutes Total Time: 20 minutes 4\.59 stars (70 ratings) - 6 large egg yolks - Ā½ cup (106 g) granulated sugar - 1 cup heavy cream - 2 cups milk - 1 Ā½ teaspoons freshly grated nutmeg - Pinch of salt - Ā¼ teaspoon vanilla extract - ā…› teaspoon rum extract, optional - In a medium bowl, whisk together the egg yolks and sugar until light and creamy. - In a saucepan, bring the cream, milk, nutmeg and salt to a bare simmer, stirring often. Slowly ladle in 1/2 cup or so of the hot milk to the egg mixture, whisking vigorously to avoid little bits of cooked egg. This will temper the eggs so they donā€™t scramble when cooked on the stovetop. Ladle in another 1/2 cup, whisking vigorously the entire time. Do this until all the hot milk has been added to the eggs and the mixture is well combined. - Pour the tempered egg mixture back into the saucepan of milk on the stove, whisking quickly, and cook the mixture, stirring constantly, until it reaches 160 degrees F on a thermometer. - Remove from the heat and stir in the vanilla and rum extract (if using). - Pour the eggnog into a bowl and cover with plastic wrap. Refrigerate until thoroughly chilled. **Milk**: *I use 1% milk when making this ā€“ you could probably get away with anything from skim to whole milk.* **Nutmeg**: *I happen to really love nutmeg ā€“ if you think the full 1 1/2 teaspoons might be a bit overwhelming, knock it down to 1 teaspoon to start and add more after tasting, if needed.* Author: Mel Course: Drink Cuisine: American Method: Stovetop Serving: 1 Cup, Calories: 584kcal, Carbohydrates: 45g, Protein: 12g, Fat: 40g, Saturated Fat: 23g, Cholesterol: 485mg, Sodium: 116mg, Fiber: 1g, Sugar: 42g [![](https://www.melskitchencafe.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/bowls-150x150.jpg)](https://amzn.to/3ETxMSq) [![](https://www.melskitchencafe.com/wp-content/uploads/71jwoyUqNgL._SX569_-150x150.jpg)](https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00JRXQGD6/ref=as_li_qf_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=melskitcaf0b-20&creative=9325&linkCode=as2&creativeASIN=B00JRXQGD6&linkId=9c0166d7c3b2be62a91a93eb0aa5d9e9) [![](https://www.melskitchencafe.com/wp-content/uploads/cookware-1-150x150.jpg)](https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B009JXPS6U/ref=as_li_qf_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=melskitcaf0b-20&creative=9325&linkCode=as2&creativeASIN=B009JXPS6U&linkId=4423e08e96d1cf989c979cd81ea1fed2) ***Recipe Source:** adapted from various sources until I liked the result (including [Alton Brownā€™s recipe](http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/alton-brown/eggnog-recipe2/index.html) and one from [Cuisine at Home](http://www.cuisineathome.com/))* Disclaimer: I am a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for me to earn fees by linking to Amazon.com and affiliated sites. 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