Family Friendly Non-Alcoholic Holiday Eggnog Recipe (2024)

• 6 large eggs

• 2 large egg yolks

• 1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons sugar

• 1/4 teaspoon salt

• 4 cups whole milk

• 1 tablespoon vanilla extract

• 1/2 teaspoon grated nutmeg

• 1/4 cup heavy cream

• Additional grated nutmeg, garnish

1. Gather the ingredients.

   

2. Combine the eggs, egg yolks (use the egg whites in another recipe), sugar, and salt in a heavy 3-or 4-quart pan, whisking until well-combined.

   

3. Continue whisking while pouring the milk in a slow, steady stream until completely incorporated.

   

4. Place the pan over the lowest possible heat setting; stir the mixture continuously until an ​instant-read thermometer reaches 160 F and the mixture thickens enough to coat the back of a spoon. Be patient—this should take about 35 to 45 minutes.

   

5. Once the mixture has thickened, strain it through a fine sieve into a large bowl to remove any possible small cooked bits of egg.

   

6. Add the vanilla extract and nutmeg, stirring to combine.

   

7. Carefully pour the mixture into a glass pitcher, decanter, or container and cover with a lid or plastic wrap. Refrigerate the egg custard mixture to fully chill the eggnog, at least 4 hours or up to 3 days.

   

8. When ready to serve, pour the heavy cream into a bowl and whip until it forms soft peaks. Fold the whipped cream into the cold custard mixture until combined.

   

9. Serve the eggnog in chilled cups or glasses and garnish with a sprinkle of nutmeg. If anyone is adding alcohol to their glass, make sure to leave some room.

   

(Nutrition information is calculated using an ingredient database and should be considered an estimate.)

Recipe Tags:

• eggnog
• non alcoholic
• alcohol free eggnog
• american