Best Wheeler Family Eggnog Recipes

OLD FASHIONED HOMEMADE EGGNOG

Old Fashioned Homemade Eggnog image

Decadent, thick Old Fashioned Homemade Eggnog is quite easy to make. Whisk up a batch of this favorite Christmas drink in no time. Way better than store bought!

Provided by Rachel Farnsworth

Time 1h10m

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

2 1/2 cups milk
4 whole cinnamon sticks
1/8 teaspoon ground cloves
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
7 egg yolks
3/4 cup white sugar
2 cups heavy cream (or half and half for a light version)
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg

Steps:

Put the milk, cinnamon sticks, cloves, and 1/2 tsp vanilla into a large saucepan. Put it over the lowest heat setting on your stove for 5 minutes.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the egg yolks and sugar for 1 minute.
Turn the heat under the milk up to medium-high heat. Remove the cinnamon sticks.
Slowly whisk in about 1/4 of the hot milk into the egg/sugar mixture. Then pour all of the egg/sugar mixture back into the saucepan and whisk it all together. Put it over medium heat, whisking constantly, for 3 minutes. It will thicken a bit.
Pour the hot eggnog into a large bowl or beverage container and let cool at room temperature for 1 hour. Add cinnamon sticks back in (optional).
After 1 hour, stir in the heavy cream, 2 teaspoons vanilla, and nutmeg. Store in the fridge and allow to cool for at least 4 hours before serving.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 0.5 cup, Calories 253 kcal, Carbohydrate 17 g, Protein 4 g, Fat 19 g, SaturatedFat 11 g, Cholesterol 173 mg, Sodium 42 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 15 g

AMAZINGLY GOOD EGGNOG

Amazingly Good Eggnog image

It's taken me several years to perfect this homemade eggnog recipe. Now everyone asks, 'When are you making the eggnog?!' This uses cooked eggs for safety, and you can use more or less rum to taste. It's a bit of work to make, but well worth it. You'll never buy store-bought eggnog again! Enjoy!

Provided by NATALIESMOM

Categories Drinks Recipes Eggnog Recipes

Time 1h28m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

4 cups milk
5 whole cloves
½ teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
12 egg yolks
1 ½ cups sugar
2 ½ cups light rum
4 cups light cream
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
½ teaspoon ground nutmeg

Steps:

Combine milk, cloves, 1/2 teaspoon vanilla, and cinnamon in a saucepan, and heat over lowest setting for 5 minutes. Slowly bring milk mixture to a boil.
In a large bowl, combine egg yolks and sugar. Whisk together until fluffy. Whisk hot milk mixture slowly into the eggs. Pour mixture into saucepan. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly for 3 minutes, or until thick. Do not allow mixture to boil. Strain to remove cloves, and let cool for about 1 hour.
Stir in rum, cream, 2 teaspoon vanilla, and nutmeg. Refrigerate for 8 hours, or overnight, before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 404.2 calories, Carbohydrate 32.1 g, Cholesterol 59.3 mg, Fat 17.1 g, Fiber 0.1 g, Protein 4.9 g, SaturatedFat 10.7 g, Sodium 65.9 mg, Sugar 29 g