How to Make Homemade Eggnog

Eggnog is almost synonymous with Christmas. Can you really even have Christmas without it? If you haven't whipped up a batch of homemade, you really should. Make someone's day this Christmas with this terrific recipe.

Difficulty: Moderate

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• 1 1/2 cup Milk
• 1/3 cup sugar
• 1 tsp vanilla
• 3 eggs
• 2 tbls powedered sugar
• 1/2 tsp vanilla
• heavy whipping cream

1. Gather up your ingredients. We don't want you getting half way through and realize you don't have what you need! (Trust me, that tip comes from experience!)

2. For the Eggnog: Whip eggs. Mix 1 1/2 cup milk, 1/3 cup sugar, 1 tsp vanilla and eggs in a heavy sauce pan over medium heat. Cook for about 15 minutes until the mixture coats a metal spoon. Pour mixture into a glass bowl. Set bowl in a larger bowl filled with ice. Put in refrigerator for 24 hours.

3. Before eggnog is complete, mix up your whipped topping. Beat with electric mixer 1 cup whipping cream, vanilla and 2 tbls. powdered sugar until desired consistency is reached. Chill.

4. Put eggnog in festive Christmas glasses (of course!) and add a dollop of whipped cream. Garnish with cinnamon sprinkled on top and a candy cane.

Resources

• Fun Christmas Foods
• Homemade Food Gifts
• Another Christmas Essential
• Homemade Christmas Tree Ornaments

[yessharon]

on 12/19/2008 I love eggnog. Thanks for sharing.

[Susanh]

on 12/6/2008 Egg nog is one of my favorite beverages this time of year. Thanks for the recipe!