Homemade Eggnog

4.98 from 35 votes

Why buy eggnog when you can make homemade eggnog in under 5 minutes? This easy Amish recipe is versatile. Sweeten and season to your liking.

Prep Time5

Total Time5

Course: Drink

Cuisine: American

Keyword: christmas morning, cooked eggnog, easy eggnog recipe, how to make eggnog

Servings: servings

Calories: 238kcal

In a large bowl, beat the eggs until they are thick and lemon colored. 4 large pasteurized eggs
Whisk in the sugar, nutmeg, lemon juice and salt. Add the milk and cream. 1/3 cup granulated sugar, 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg, 2 tablespoons lemon juice, 1/8 teaspoon salt, 4 cups 2% milk, 1/2 cup heavy cream
Beat with a hand mixer for 1-2 minutes or until the eggnog is frothy.
Serve with ice. Makes 6 large glasses.

Heat the milk and cream in a saucepan over medium heat until it is about 115-120ºF.
In another bowl, use a hand mixer to blend together the eggs for 1-2 minutes or until they are lemon in color.
Scoop 3/4 cup of the heated milk and pour it slowly into the eggs, whisking constantly. This is called "tempering" the eggs.
Now slowly pour the egg mixture slowly into the heated milk, whisking constantly. Stir in the sugar, nutmeg and salt. Heat over medium-low heat, whisking constantly, until the temperature reaches 165º F. This is a safe temperature for the eggs.
The last step is chilling the eggnog in a pitcher in the fridge. The cooked version will thicken as it cools, so I recommend drinking the eggnog sooner rather than later. If the cooked eggnog thickens too much, you can add milk (plus a bit more sugar and nutmeg) to get it to the consistency you like.

Adjust the sugar to your liking. Add more or less.
You can also add a bit more nutmeg or even cinnamon if you'd like.
Want your eggnog creamier? Use more cream and less milk.
If you make the cooked version and you end up with little pieces of egg, pour the eggnog through a fine mesh strainer to make it smooth again.
Refer to the article above for more tips and tricks.
The calories shown are based on the recipe serving 6, with 1 serving being 1 glass of eggnog. Since different brands of ingredients have different nutritional information, the calories shown are just an estimate. **We are not dietitians and recommend you seek a nutritionist for exact nutritional information. **