As a kid, I looked forward to the eggnog my mom would buy at our local grocery store. My brothers and I would sprinkle it with nutmeg and drink the thick sweet liquid while listening to Christmas music. My parents would add a little Baileys or Kahlua – I never understood how good that combination was until I grew up a bit.
I hadn’t actually made homemade eggnog until a few days ago. It’s not difficult, but takes a bit of patience to whisk the liquid until it gets thick. All the effort is worth it, though. I mulled over different recipes for several days beforehand and predicted my “perfect” eggnog would include raw yolks. Boy, was I wrong! The cooked eggs create a caramel-custard flavor I couldn’t match with raw yolks. I prefer my eggnog spiked with a little brandy and sprinkled with a bit of nutmeg. Now that’s something I can look forward to.
Eggnog Recipe (Paleo, Dairy Free, Primal)
Adapted from Cook’s Illustrated. Serves 12
For the eggnog:
6 large eggs
2 egg yolks
3/4 cup maple syrup (I prefer Grade B)
4 cups whole milk or coconut milk
1/2 cup brandy (optional)
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup heavy cream or coconut milk, whipped into soft peaks (if using coconut milk, use this method to whip)
1/4 teaspoon grated nutmeg
Directions:
Whisk eggs, yolks and maple syrup in a large saucepan until combined. Whisk in milk, one cup at a time, blending well after each addition. Heat over medium-low heat, stirring constantly, until custard registers 160ºF on a candy or instant-read thermometer and thickens, about 25 minutes. (It should coat the back of a spoon.) Pour custard through a sieve into a large bowl. Stir in liquor (if using), vanilla, and nutmeg. Cover tightly and refrigerate until well chilled, at least three hours and up to three days.
Pour eggnog into a punch bowl and top with whipped cream (it will float on top) and sprinkle with nutmeg. Or, pour eggnog into a pitcher and serve in individual glasses. Dollop with a bit of whipped cream and sprinkle with nutmeg.
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I could seriously nog my face all over this!
This looks delicious! Raw eggs in eggnog make me nervous even when I’m using eggs collected that day. I’ve made cooked eggnog before too and absolutely love it! I will never go a year without making it now that I’ve tried it. I can’t get enough of the nutmeg
I’ve never heard about this eggnog recipe, but looks awesome.
Carrie,
The recipe doesn’t show up when I click print. The header does though.
I fixed it. Thanks!
Thanks Carrie! I am making this today! So excited to try it!
Anything egg nog…count me in!!
This sounds terrific! I can’t wait to whip some up, forget about cooling it down, I’m going to use it as creamer in my coffee
I love a ‘real’ eggnog latte’, not so much into the liquor. Eggnog always brings back memories of going to a great aunts house every Christmas Eve for Aunt Diddie’s famous eggnog. I could never understand why there were too different punch bowls. I learned when I was older, too…One was always “spiked”. Thanks, again!
Mmm my grandma used to make this for me when I was little! It still makes me so happy thinking about it
The only way I’ve ever made eggnog is this custardy way too. I love the flavor! But I’ve never tried it will maple syrup. Will definitely do that this year.
This recipe looks excellent. My dad is a huge eggnog fan, so I promised him I would make a homemade version this year, and this is it! If only I could get him to stop adding Sprite to the mix…
Raw eggs don’t scare me but this eggnog sounds wonderful. Might have to try it.
Just glorious. I love the idea of the raw eggs, bring it on!
Yay! Homemade eggnog….such a treat i’m sure
This looks so decadent. I don’t like eggnog but this post is making me want to like it!
Carrie- I may be willing to give eggnog another try after seeing this recipe!
I’m trying to go as dairy free as possible. Do have a recommendation for any other type of milk? Do you think. Coconut or almond milk would work as well. I’m new to clean eating and have not experimented with substitutions. Thanks
Coconut milk would be really nice in this recipe. It will have a bit more of a “coconutty” flavor, but it’s a great substitution. If you try it, let me know how it turns out!
This would go great with the eggnog cookies I made! lol
Merry Christmas Carrie!
I’ve always made raw egg, eggnog on Thanksgiving and waited weeks to have it cure. This recipe sounds so much simpler and more delicious!
this must be a typo – brandy optional – I think not – brandy essential to a great egg nog – cooked or raw!
This looks and sounds so good. Just pinned it for you
Thank you! I’ve been wanting a dairy-free egg nog recipe.
Yum! I made this last week, I’m making it again today and I plan to make it at least twice more this Christmas season. It’s delicious.
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