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Homemade Eggnog

4.77 from 13 votes

This easy lightened up homemade eggnog recipe comes together quickly and it’s so much tastier than store-bought. Creamy and delicious!

Prep Time: 10

Cook Time: 10

Total Time: 20

Yield: 7 servings

Course: Drinks

Cuisine: American

Ingredients

3 cups 1% milk
1 vanilla bean
2 large eggs
1/3 cup sugar
1 tsp cornstarch
freshly grated nutmeg (for garnish)
spiced rum or bourbon (optional, extra points)

Instructions

Heat 2-1/2 cups milk in a medium saucepan.
Split the vanilla bean lengthwise and scrape out the seeds; add the seeds and pod to the saucepan and simmer over medium heat.
In a large bowl, whisk the eggs, sugar and cornstarch until it turns light yellow.
Temper the eggs by gradually pouring the hot milk mixture, about 1 cup at a time, into the egg mixture, whisking constantly (this is important, otherwise you'll make scrambled eggs).
Pour the mixture back into the pan.
Place over medium heat and stir constantly with a wooden spoon until the eggnog begins to thicken, about 6-7 minutes.
Remove from the heat and immediately stir in the remaining 1/2 cup milk to stop the cooking.
Remove the vanilla pod, let it cool and transfer to a pitcher, chill until ready to serve.
Spike the eggnog with liquor, if desired (extra points), and garnish with nutmeg.

Notes

Recipe adapted from the Food Network

Nutrition

Serving: 1/2 cup, Calories: 106.7kcal, Carbohydrates: 15.3g, Protein: 5.3g, Fat: 2.5g

- WW Points: 4

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