Description
This quick and easy homemade eggnog recipe delivers a rich, creamy, and perfectly spiced holiday classic in just 5 minutes using a blender. Featuring eggs, maple syrup, milk, cream, and a blend of brandy and rum, it’s a delightful way to celebrate with a traditional festive drink that you can make from scratch.
Ingredients
Scale
Eggnog Ingredients
- 4 large eggs
- ½ cup maple syrup
- 1 ½ cups milk (dairy or dairy-free)
- 1 cup heavy cream or coconut cream
- ⅓ cup brandy or bourbon
- ⅓ cup rum
- 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- Ground cinnamon or cinnamon sticks for garnish
Instructions
- Blend eggs and maple syrup: Add the 4 large eggs and ½ cup maple syrup to a high-powered blender. Blend on high speed for exactly 4 minutes using a timer to ensure proper texture and to slightly cook the eggs.
- Add remaining ingredients: Pour in 1 ½ cups milk, 1 cup heavy cream (or coconut cream), ⅓ cup brandy or bourbon, ⅓ cup rum, and 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg. Blend again on high speed for 10 seconds to thoroughly combine all ingredients without over-blending.
- Chill the eggnog: Transfer the blended eggnog into an airtight container and refrigerate until thoroughly chilled, ideally for a few hours to develop flavors and cool down.
- Serve and garnish: Before serving, stir the chilled eggnog to recombine any settled ingredients. Pour into glasses and garnish with a sprinkle of ground cinnamon or a cinnamon stick for a festive touch.
Notes
- Use a high-powered blender for best texture and safety when blending raw eggs.
- Chilling the eggnog enhances flavor and texture.
- You can substitute brandy and rum with bourbon or other preferred spirits.
- For a non-alcoholic version, omit the brandy, rum, and bourbon and add extra cream or vanilla extract.
- Maple syrup provides natural sweetness; adjust amount to taste.
- Use fresh nutmeg for best flavor impact.
- Make sure to consume within 2-3 days and keep refrigerated due to raw eggs.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 75mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 215mg
