Classic Eggnog Recipe
My classic eggnog recipe is the perfect place to start your festivities! Delicious on its own, but also so easy to jazz up with add-ins or a splash of something yummy...
Equipment
- large pot/ saucepan
Ingredients
- 6 eggs
- 1 quart milk (approximately 1L) (divided)
- ¼ cup sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1 or more garnish (optional)
Instructions
Stove Top Directions
- In a large saucepan, beat together eggs, sugar, and salt.
- Stir in 2 cups of the milk.
- Cook over low heat, stirring constantly, until the mixture is thick enough to coat a metal spoon with a thin film, and reaches 160 degrees F (or 70 degrees C).
- Remove from the heat.
- Stir in the remaining milk and vanilla extract.
- Cover.
- Refrigerate until the mixture is thoroughly chilled - several hours, or overnight.
- Just before serving, pour eggnog mixture into a bowl or pitcher.
- Garnish or add stir-ins, if desired.
- Serve and enjoy!
Microwave Directions
- In a 2-quart liquid measure or bowl, beat together the eggs, sugar, and salt until thoroughly blended.
- Set aside.
- In a small (approx 1-quart) liquid measure or bowl, cook 2 cups of the milk on 'high' until bubbles form at the edges (approx 4 minutes).
- Stir the milk into the egg & sugar mixture.
- Cook on 50% power uni the eggnog mixture is thick enough to coat a metal spoon with a thin film, and it reaches at least 160 degrees F (or 70 degrees C).
- Stir in the remaining milk and vanilla extract.
- Continue as you would for the 'stove top directions'.
Notes
Please note that the calorie count listed is for 1 serve of plain classic eggnog. When you add stir-ins, that number increases...