'Tis the season for eggnog

'Tis the season for eggnog

Make your own eggnog at home.

Who doesn't love a good eggnog come Christmas time? Well actually I don't, however, when you have an entire family that does, you learn how to make it. The important thing to note when making homemade eggnog is to any Salmonella present in the eggs is destroyed.

You will need the following ingredients to make eggnog:

  • 4 eggs
  • 2/3 cup sugar
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1 2/3 cup milk
  • 1 tsp. vanilla
  • ½ tsp. cinnamon


Follow these instructions to make your homemade eggnog:

Step 1:
Place your eggs, sugar, and 1 cup of the milk in a small pot. Stir until combined.

Step 2:
Cook the ingredients in the pot until you get an internal temperature of 160 degrees F. According to FoodSafety.gov, this is the temperature needed to kill any Salmonella that may be in the eggs. You'll want to stir constantly as you cook this mixture or it will stick to the bottom of the pot.

Step 3:
Add the vanilla and remaining milk. Stir to combine and set aside to cool.

Step 4:
Whip the heavy cream until it starts to become thick. Fold it into your eggnog mixture once the eggnog has cooled completely.

Step 5:
Pour the eggnog into individual glasses.

Step 6:
Sprinkle cinnamon on top of each glass of eggnog and serve immediately.

Tip:

  • If you choose to not to cook your eggnog and just stir all of the ingredients together, use either an egg substitute or eggs that have been pasteurized.
  • You can also substitute the cinnamon with nutmeg. My family just happens to like the cinnamon better.