Homemade Spiked Eggnog
This spiked eggnog is everything you remember from Christmases past, but is made with just a few ingredients, is refined sugar-free, and has a dairy-free option! You'll definitely want to whip up a batch of it ahead of your next holiday party.
Servings: 8 servings
Ingredients
- 3 1/2 cups whole milk*
- 2 1/2 cups heavy cream*
- 1/3 cup pure maple syrup
- Pinch sea salt
- 3 cinnamon sticks
- 4 whole cloves
- 4 whole dried allspice berries
- 6 egg yolks
- 1 cup bourbon
- Freshly grated nutmeg, for serving
- Whipped cream, for serving (optional)
Instructions
- Add the milk, cream, maple syrup, salt, cinnamon, cloves, and allspice to a saucepan over medium heat and cook for 4-7 minutes, until the mixture just begins to bubble.
- Remove the milk mixture from heat and let sit for 2-3 minutes. Whisk the egg yolks in a large bowl, then slowly pour the milk into the eggs, whisking constantly, until fully combined.
- Refrigerate for 3-4 hours, until cold, then strain out the spices, and stir in the bourbon. Serve each glass of eggnog with freshly grated nutmeg on top, and whipped cream, if desired.
Notes
*For dairy-free: Substitute full-fat canned coconut milk for the heavy cream and almond milk (or other dairy-free beverage of choice) for the whole milk. Follow all instructions as stated.
Nutrition
Calories: 470kcal | Carbohydrates: 18g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 34g | Saturated Fat: 20g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 9g | Cholesterol: 243mg | Sodium: 69mg | Potassium: 283mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 15g | Vitamin A: 1465IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 227mg | Iron: 1mg