Holiday Spiced Eggnog Delight

This homemade boozy eggnog is a festive and indulgent treat perfect for the holidays. Made with whole milk, heavy cream, and a blend of warm spices, this creamy concoction is elevated with the addition of brandy and dark rum, offering a delightful boozy kick. Topped with freshly whipped cream and a sprinkle of nutmeg, this eggnog is a luxurious holiday sip that will impress your guests.

Holiday Spiced Eggnog Delight

Indulge in the rich and creamy goodness of this homemade boozy eggnog, perfectly spiced and just right for the holidays.

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Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 5 mins
Total Time 20 mins

Ingredients

  • 3/8 cup whole milk
  • 3 tablespoons heavy cream
  • 1/2 cinnamon stick
  • 1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/8 teaspoon ground cloves
  • 2 star anise
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla bean paste (or 1/2 vanilla bean)
  • 1/8 nutmeg (freshly grated, plus more for topping)
  • 3 tablespoons sugar
  • 1 egg yolk
  • 2 tablespoons brandy
  • 1/2 tablespoon dark rum
  • 1/8 cup heavy cream
  • 1/2 teaspoon powdered sugar
  • 1/8 teaspoon vanilla bean paste or extract

Instructions

  1. In a medium saucepan, combine the milk, cream, vanilla paste or beans, cinnamon sticks, cinnamon, cloves, anise, and half of the ground nutmeg. Bring to a gentle simmer, remove from the heat, and let it steep for 30 minutes.
  2. Re-warm the milk mixture over medium heat. In a separate bowl, whisk together the egg yolk and sugar until thick and pale yellow.
  3. Gradually add a small amount of the warm milk into the egg yolk and sugar while whisking constantly. Repeat 3-4 times until the egg mixture is warm.
  4. Pour the egg mixture into the remaining milk while whisking constantly. Cook for 4-5 minutes over medium heat until the eggnog has barely thickened. Remove from the heat, whisk in the brandy, rum, and remaining nutmeg.
  5. Strain the eggnog through a fine mesh strainer into a heatproof container and chill in the fridge until cold.
  6. In a separate bowl, whisk the heavy cream with powdered sugar and vanilla until thick.
  7. Top the chilled eggnog with whipped cream and a sprinkle of freshly grated nutmeg before serving.