Easy Homemade Eggnog
This quick and easy homemade eggnog recipe is just like Pa Ingalls drank in Farmer Boy. Now you can enjoy this holiday treat all year long!
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Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 467kcal
Equipment
- Immersion Blender Whisk attachment is helpful but optional
Ingredients
- 6 eggs separated
- 1/4 cup maple syrup
- 4 cups whole milk
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg freshly grated
Instructions
- Separate the eggs into two bowls. One bowl for yolks and one for whites.
- Into the bowl of egg yolks, add maple syrup, milk and heavy cream.
- Blend well using an immersion blender.
- Clean the immersion blender (or swap it with the whisk attachment). Add optional cream of tartar to egg whites and whip until soft peaks form.
- Gently fold the egg whites into the eggnog mixture until it’s all incorporated.
- Grate fresh nutmeg over the top of the bowl, ladle into a glass, and top with more freshly grated nutmeg. Enjoy!
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Notes
- Be sure to use farm-fresh eggs you trust!
- Adjust this recipe to your liking. Increase or reduce the amount of cream, add in additional spices such as cinnamon, ground ginger, and cardamom.
Nutrition
Serving: 1cup | Calories: 467kcal | Carbohydrates: 19g | Protein: 13g | Fat: 38g | Saturated Fat: 23g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 10g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 273mg | Sodium: 147mg | Potassium: 411mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 18g | Vitamin A: 1667IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 292mg | Iron: 1mg
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