Easy Homemade Eggnog Recipe (Non Alcoholic)

Eggnog! You either love or hate the flavor and have a strong opinion about it. There’s no in-between.

If you’re like me and love the rich, creamy taste of classic eggnog, but don’t like the idea of using raw eggs, this easy homemade eggnog recipe is for you. Curl up with a mug and your favorite sweatshirt this holiday season and get cozy!

Once you’ve tasted the flavor of rich, homemade eggnog you might not want to drink the premade kind anymore. Fair warning! This easy homemade eggnog recipe is non-alcoholic so everyone can enjoy it. For an adults-only version, you can add some rum, bourbon, or cognac, to taste.

Homemade Eggnog Ingredients

• eggs
• sugar
• whole milk
• vanilla extract
• ground nutmeg
• evaporated milk
• half & half

Optional for Garnish

• Whipped cream
• Cinnamon sticks
• Dash nutmeg

How to Make Homemade Eggnog

1. Combine eggs and sugar in a medium bowl and whisk until thoroughly combined.
2. Transfer to a saucepan and stir in whole milk, vanilla extract, and ground nutmeg.
3. In a separate bowl, stir evaporated milk and half and half until combined. Set aside.
4. Heat egg mixture over medium-low heat while stirring constantly to prevent the milk from scorching.
5. When the mixture reaches 160 degrees on a candy thermometer, remove from heat and slowly whisk in evaporated milk mixture.
6. Cool slightly before tasting. Add more sugar or nutmeg, if desired, before transferring to an airtight container.
7. Refrigerate overnight or until thoroughly chilled.
8. Serve in mugs and garnish with whipped cream, cinnamon sticks, and/or a dash of nutmeg, if desired. Enjoy!

Fun fact: eggnog originated in the UK from a similar, earlier medieval drink. Only the wealthy could afford the luxury of eggs, cream, and sherry so eggnog was often used to toast prosperity and good fortune. They were toasting to what they already had and intended to keep I suppose!

Thankfully today even the likes of us middle-class folk can enjoy this decadent Christmas drink. Calories don’t count until after the new year so drink up!

Homemade Eggnog Non Alcoholic Version

Jenn

If you're like me and love the rich, creamy taste of classic eggnog, but don’t like the idea of using raw eggs, this easy homemade eggnog recipe is for you

5 from 3 votes

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Prep Time 10 mins

Cook Time 10 mins

Total Time 20 mins

Course Recipes

Cuisine Dessert

Servings 12

Calories 311 kcal

Ingredients

  

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• ▢ 12 eggs
• ▢ 1¼ cups sugar
• ▢ 4 cups whole milk
• ▢ 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• ▢ 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• ▢ 2 cups evaporated milk
• ▢ 2 cups half & half

Instructions

 

• Combine eggs and sugar in a medium bowl and whisk until thoroughly combined. Transfer to a saucepan and stir in whole milk, vanilla extract, and ground nutmeg.
• In a separate bowl, stir evaporated milk and half and half until combined. Set aside.
• Heat egg mixture over medium-low heat while stirring constantly to prevent the milk from scorching. When mixture reaches 160 degrees on a candy thermometer, remove from heat and slowly whisk in evaporated milk mixture.
• Cool slightly before tasting. Add more sugar or nutmeg, if desired, before transferring to an airtight container. Refrigerate overnight or until thoroughly chilled. Serve in mugs and garnish with whipped cream, cinnamon sticks, and/or a dash of nutmeg, if desired. Enjoy!
  

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Nutrition Facts

Homemade Eggnog Non Alcoholic Version

Amount Per Serving (1 serving)

Calories 311 Calories from Fat 135

% Daily Value*

Fat 15g23%

Saturated Fat 8g50%

Polyunsaturated Fat 6g

Cholesterol 220mg73%

Sodium 175mg8%

Carbohydrates 31g10%

Sugar 31g34%

Protein 13g26%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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If you read this far I’m guessing you love the flavor of eggnog so try my no-bake frozen eggnog pie recipe this Christmas too!