25-Minute Classic Warm Spiced Eggnog That Will Enchant Your Holidays
A creamy, spiced holiday drink perfect for festive gatherings.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 15 mins
- Total Time: 25 mins
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups whole milk
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 6 large egg yolks
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/8 teaspoon ground cloves
Instructions
- Combine milk, cream, nutmeg, cinnamon, and cloves in a saucepan. Heat until steaming but not boiling.
- Whisk egg yolks, sugar, and salt in a bowl until pale.
- Slowly pour the warm milk mixture into the egg mixture while whisking constantly.
- Return the mixture to the saucepan. Cook over low heat, stirring constantly, until it thickens slightly.
- Remove from heat. Stir in vanilla extract.
- Strain through a fine-mesh sieve into a clean container. Serve warm.
Notes
- Use fresh spices for best flavor.
- Do not boil to prevent curdling.
- Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 230mg