Ways to switch up your eggnog
As I was doing my research, I came across a few ways to spice up the recipe. As of now, I’ve mostly stuck with the classic version, as that is what I know and love. However, you may be more adventurous than me, so here are some ideas:
- Try a salted caramel version
- Mix with coffee or hot chocolate
- Add pumpkin puree
- Try a chocolate version
- Add rum, bourbon, or amaretto to make a cocktail
- Use eggnog in your baked goods, like cookies, breads, and cheesecake
Eggnog
Yield:
3 cups
Prep Time:
15 minutes
Cook Time:
15 minutes
Total Time:
30 minutes
Eggnog is a seasonal delight. It's creamy, flavorful, and definitely worth the effort.
Ingredients
- 5 egg yolks
- 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
- 2 cups milk
- 1 cup cream
- 5 cloves (or 1/4 tsp. ground cloves)
- 5 cinnamon sticks (or 3/8 tsp. ground cinnamon)
- 1 tsp. grated nutmeg
- 1 tsp. vanilla extract
Instructions
- In a pot, combine milk, cream, and spices. Heat on low-medium (3), stirring frequently. In the meantime, whisk egg yolks and brown sugar until light. Set aside.
- Once milk and cream mixture is hot but not boiling, remove from heat. Add in ~1/4 cup into the eggs and sugar mixture and combine.
- Add the rest of the milk and cream into the eggs and sugar, whisking until fully incorporated. Return to pot, and heat over medium-low (2).
- Once the entire mixture is hot but not boiling again, remove from heat. Add in vanilla extract, and transfer to heat-proof container. Let cool at room temperature for 2-3 hours, then move to the fridge.
Notes
White sugar, honey, or date syrup can be substituted for brown sugar. However, it may alter the flavor
This can be made dairy-free by using dairy-free milk and coconut cream
Wondering how I came up with this eggnog? Read my eggnog recipe development post
