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My husband and I wanted to share his Eggnog recipe with you. In fact he specifically asked if I would photograph it and share with you. Isn’t he cute? Of course I couldn’t refuse him. Eggnog is one of the things he loves and really looks forward to every Christmas. Every year he prepares a batch of his family’s old traditional eggnog. Though I’m not an eggnog fan I adore watching him in the kitchen and the smell of nutmeg in the air.
Before we get to the recipe there are a few things we need to mention. First is the eggs are raw. Some people don’t feel safe consuming raw eggs but it is what he uses. Make sure they are the freshest available. Of course we are not responsible for the eggs you use so it is your call. Next, whole fat milk will yield thicker and better tasting eggnog. Lastly, this is a non-alcoholic version that can easily be made alcoholic. If you’d like feel free to add some Brandy or Rum. Just mix in a cup or as much as you like into the eggnog. Okay let’s get to the recipe.
- 12 medium egg yolk
- 11/2 cups (one and a half cups) or 320 g white granulated sugar
- 4 cups or 1 liter of 4% or full fat milk
- 2 cups or 500 ml heavy cream (31% fat or higher)
- 1 tsp ground nutmeg, or adjust to taste
- 1 tsp good quality vanilla extract
- blender
- large bowl
- whisk
- Place the egg yolks and white sugar into the blender. Blend for about 2 minutes or until the mix thickens up. Pour the yolk-sugar mix into a large bowl, whisk in milk and cream. Continue mixing until the sugar has completely dissolved. Sprinkle in the nutmeg and pour in the vanilla, mix until well incorporated. Taste and adjust nutmeg if desired.
- Chill until ready to serve. Sprinkle ground cinnamon over each cup before serving.
In my husband’s own word the eggnog tastes “creamy, rich, like Christmas and full of childhood memories.”
Christmas is only a few day away and I want to wish each and everyone of you a very happy holiday. May you be surrounded by the ones you love and with plenty of good food. Feliz Navidad, Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays!
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A divine drink!
Merry Christmas, dear!
Cheers,
Rosa
Thank you Rosa and Merry Christmas to you too! Hugs
Nice recipe–and oh, how I do love good eggnog. Unfortunately, here in Mexico I just don’t trust the safety of raw eggs.
Happy Holiday to you and yours, Nancy.
Thanks Victoria I’ll let him know. I understand your concern about raw eggs, but also I do think that if someone is concerned about raw eggs it wouldn’t matter what country they came from since salmonella can occur anywhere. We did some research to double check and everything we found stated that most cases of salmonella came from eggs farmed in areas where industrialized chicken farming is done.
Feliz Navidad ;)
Egg nog is such a Christmas drink and perfect for the cold weather you are having in the Northern Hemisphere right now. Merry Christmas to you too, Nancy and enjoy the break.
Hi Suzanne,
Merry Christmas to you to sweetie! Thank you and you too enjoy the break. :)
Feliz navidad para ti y toda tu familia! The eggnog looks delicious…..thanks for sharing,Nancy!
Hola Erica,
Muchisimas gracias y tambien Feliz Navidad a ti y toda tu familia. Thank you:)!
Merry Christmas Nancy. I’m loving Yummy Pics — and I’ve only been leafing through it. I can see there is much to be savored and learned.
Merry Christmas Joan! That’s great and I’m glad to hear it.
Merry Christmas, Nancy! I hope you have a wonderful holiday! Your eggnog looks scrumptious! :)
Merry Christmas Laura! You too have a great holiday and thanks.
What a lovely recipe, getting better with every tad of cognac I add ;) !!! Whilst I am sipping, may I add all the warmest Yuletide wishes I know and hopes for a wonderfully successful 2013 for you and yours!!
Hi Eha,
Thank you and a very Merry Christmas to you too. Best wishes for the coming year. :)
The eggnog looks so creamy and festive!
Happy Holidays to you and yours too!
Angie,
Thank you so much and happy holidays to you as well.
Nothing says Merry Christmas like eggnog. Kudos to your hubby. :) Feliz Navidad to you and your family as well Nancy!! May the joy of Christmas fill your home. :)
Hi Ramona,
Muy Feliz Navidad to you and your familia too! Thank you and have a wonderful celebration. xx
I’ll have some booze in my eggnog, please. ;-) Really a nice recipe – I love eggnog, and this looks so great. Thanks for this, and Merry Christmas!
Thank you John and Merry Christmas to you and yours!
Thank God for pasteurized eggs! I have never tasted eggnog but it sounds very creamy and decadent. Nancy, here’s wishing you and your family a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!
You should give it a try sometime. Thank you and best wishes to you and yours too.
Looks like he did a wonderful job with this eggnog…YUM!
Happy Holidays again sweetie, much love and hugs!
He really did! Gracias Alisha, have a Merry Christmas. xx
We used to make this every Christmas. Have you ever tried the pasteurized eggs in a carton? I haven’t, I was afraid it wouldn’t taste good.
No my husband has never used pasteurized eggs but he suggested you give it a try. Thank you & Merry Christmas:)
Nancy, what gorgeous festive photos. I haven’t had eggnog since I was a child but making a jug of this today after the long walk I have planned. Thanks for all your wonderful recipes throughout the year. Wishing you happiness this Christmas and a thousand good things for 2013, Hester x
Hi Hester,
Have fun on your walk and enjoy making your eggnog. Thank you so much for the well wishes. A very Merry Christmas to you to and yours, as well as the best wishes for the New Year. xx
Your hubby is amazing to share his favorite childhood memory! Sweet! Happy Holidays Amiga~ Big Abrazos y besotes from Texas!
Hi Vianney, Thanks and I thought it was sweet of him too. Feliz Navidad amiga y tambien te mando un besito abrazo muy grande desde aqua.:)
Eggnog is just so good right now! Yum!
Thanks!
I do enjoy a homemade eggnog and this one looks great. Happy Holidays to you too, enjoy family and food time!
Thank you Evelyne and Happy Holidays to you and yours!
Dear Nancy! I wish you the best New Year ever and many happy days! Hugs and kisses to you.
Hi Yelena,
Spasiba and the very best wishes to you too. Hug&kisses! :)
Feliz Navidad! Interesting, now I can make my own eggnog and then I ll try make egg liqueur to taste the difference. Thank you for sharing your husbands recipe with us, very appreciated.
Feliz Navidad to you too Helene:) It was our pleasure to share my husband’s recipe. Can’t wait to see your liqueur recipe -yum!