Eggnog For One
Enjoy a single serving eggnog recipe that's perfect for the holidays. This easy and versatile recipe can be made as a classic non-alcoholic drink or enhanced with your favorite spirit.
Servings: 1 serving
Equipment
Ingredients
- ½ cup milk
- ½ cup heavy cream
- 1 large egg yolk
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- ¼ teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 shot rum, bourbon, whisky, or brandy (optional)
- whipped cream (optional)
Instructions
- Heat the Milk and Cream: In a small saucepan (1-quart), combine the milk and cream over medium heat. Let it warm gently while you prepare the other ingredients.
- Mix the Egg and Sugar: In a small bowl, whisk together the egg yolk, sugar, and nutmeg until smooth and well combined.
- Temper the Egg Mixture: Once the milk mixture begins to simmer, remove it from the heat. Slowly whisk 1 tablespoon of the warm milk into the egg mixture. Repeat this step, adding one tablespoon at a time and whisking thoroughly, until you've incorporated about half of the milk mixture into the eggs.Tip: This tempering process gradually warms the egg to prevent it from curdling when added to the hot milk.
- Combine and Heat: Pour the tempered egg mixture back into the saucepan with the remaining milk and cream. Return the pan to the stove over low heat.
- Cook the Eggnog: Stir or whisk the mixture constantly for about 10 minutes, or until it reaches 160°F on a candy thermometer. If you don’t have a thermometer, cook until the eggnog thickens slightly and coats the back of a spoon. Avoid letting it boil, as this can cause curdling.
- Add the Vanilla: Remove the pan from the heat and stir in the vanilla extract.
- Serve or Chill: Pour the eggnog into a mug. If desired, add whiskey, rum, bourbon, or brandy to taste. For best flavor, refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before enjoying.
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Notes
- Adjust the Creaminess: Customize the texture of your eggnog by tweaking the milk-to-cream ratio while keeping the total dairy at 1 cup. For a richer, thicker eggnog, use more cream and less milk.
- Alcohol's Added Benefit: Adding alcohol like rum, whiskey, or bourbon enhances the flavor and helps thicken the eggnog as it chills in the fridge. This is perfect if you enjoy a denser, more indulgent consistency.
- Scale the Recipe Easily: Need more eggnog? Double the ingredients for extra servings. It’s an easy way to share this holiday favorite or treat yourself to a little more!
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 585kcal | Carbohydrates: 34.05g | Protein: 9.42g | Fat: 48.91g | Saturated Fat: 29.2g | Cholesterol: 360.78mg | Sodium: 105.55mg | Potassium: 280.35mg | Sugar: 30.42g | Vitamin A: 2258.76IU | Calcium: 250.02mg | Iron: 0.49mg
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