Homemade Eggnog
Get Cozy with Homemade EggNog!
Chef Mitchell Battersby here and is there anything more comforting than a cup of creamy, homemade eggnog around the fireplace this holiday season? 
Whether you’re wearing your coziest pajamas, watching holiday classics, or hosting a festive gathering, this recipe will add a touch of warmth and magic to your day.
Below is the secret to achieving that perfect balance of creamy richness and warm spices. Share the love and tag someone you’d make this with! 
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Homemade Egg Nog Recipe
Ingredients
– 4 cups milk
– 5 whole cloves
– ½ tsp vanilla extract
– 1 tsp ground cinnamon
– 12 egg yolks
– 1 ½ cups sugar
– 2 ½ cups light rum (optional)
– 4 cups light cream
– 2 tsp vanilla extract
– ½ tsp ground nutmeg
Instructions
Infuse Milk
In a saucepan, combine milk, cloves, ½ tsp vanilla, and cinnamon; heat until it just reaches a boiling point, then remove from heat, let it steep for an hour.
Whisk Yolks
In a bowl, beat egg yolks until lemon-colored and thick. Gradually add sugar and continue to beat until fluffy.
Combine
Slowly whisk the heated milk mixture into the egg yolks. Return to the saucepan; cook over medium heat, stirring constantly until thick (don’t boil).
Finish Egg Nog
Strain the mix to remove cloves; let it cool. Stir in light cream, 2 tsp vanilla, and nutmeg. Refrigerate overnight.
Add Rum (Optional)
Just before serving, mix in light rum if desired.
Serve
Garnish with a sprinkle of nutmeg on top. Serve chilled with a cinnamon stick or whipped cream for extra indulgence!
Whether paired with good conversation or simply enjoyed over a quiet evening in, this eggnog is sure to be a hit. Enjoy every creamy sip!
