---
title: "Eggnog"
section: recipes
description: "A creamy, festive eggnog recipe with cooked custard base, whipped egg whites, vanilla, and spirits, topped with whipped cream and nutmeg."
tags: ["eggnog", "holiday", "dessert", "drinks", "rum", "brandy", "nutmeg", "custard"]
created: 2022-12-04T12:00:00Z
updated: 2026-07-29T21:20:26Z
cid: bafkreibq7s7zocwtupypmdzgcuq6grzazxdwemk46v4atugfa4ikaa3fri
html: https://iammatthias.com/recipes/1670140800000-eggnog
---

# Eggnog

```recipe
yield: "2 servings"
time: "15 min active · 4 h total"

ingredients:
  - { id: sugar, item: "sugar", amount: "40 ml", note: "divided" }
  - { id: egg-yolks, item: "egg yolks", amount: "⅔" }
  - { id: salt, item: "salt", amount: "a pinch" }
  - { id: milk, item: "milk", amount: "1⅓ cups" }
  - { id: egg-whites, item: "egg whites", amount: "⅔" }
  - { id: brandy-or-rum-flavoring, item: "brandy or rum flavoring", amount: "to taste" }
  - { id: whipping-cream, item: "whipping cream", amount: "40 ml", note: "whipped" }
  - { id: ground-nutmeg, item: "ground nutmeg", amount: "as needed", note: "for garnish" }
  - { id: vanilla-extract, item: "vanilla extract", amount: "⅓ tsp" }

steps:
  - id: s1
    in: [sugar, egg-yolks, salt, milk, vanilla-extract]
    do: "beat 1¾ tbsp sugar"
    for: "3 min"
    detail: "Beat 1¾ tbsp sugar into egg yolks. Add salt and stir in milk. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until mixture coats the spoon. Cool."
  - id: s2
    in: [s1, egg-whites]
    do: "beat egg whites"
    for: "3 min"
    detail: "Beat egg whites until foamy. Gradually add 1 tablespoon sugar, beating to soft peaks. Add to the cooled custard and mix thoroughly."
  - id: s3
    in: [s2, brandy-or-rum-flavoring]
    do: "add vanilla and brandy"
    detail: "Add vanilla and brandy or rum flavoring to taste."
  - id: s4
    in: [s3]
    do: "chill for 3-4 hours"
    for: "3–4 h"
    detail: "Chill for 3-4 hours."
  - id: s5
    in: [s4, whipping-cream, ground-nutmeg]
    do: "pour into a punch bowl"
    detail: "Pour into a punch bowl or cups. Dot with islands of whipped cream and sprinkle with nutmeg."
```

---

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