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Homemade Bourbon Eggnog Recipe (5-Ingredient)

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A simple, five-ingredient bourbon eggnog that’s creamy, comforting, and perfect for cozy holiday evenings. This recipe uses a tempering technique for a silky, luxurious texture without the fuss.

Ingredients

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  • 6 large eggs, separated
  • 3/4 cup (150g) granulated sugar
  • 2 cups (480ml) whole milk
  • 1 cup (240ml) heavy cream
  • 1 cup (240ml) bourbon (e.g., Maker’s Mark or Buffalo Trace)
  • 1 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg, plus more for garnish
  • Pinch of salt

Instructions

  1. Separate the eggs. Place yolks in a large mixing bowl and whites in a separate clean bowl.
  2. Whisk the yolks and sugar until pale, thick, and ribbon-like, about 2-3 minutes.
  3. In a medium saucepan, combine milk and cream. Heat over medium until hot but not boiling (small bubbles around edges), about 4-5 minutes.
  4. Temper the eggs: slowly pour about 1/2 cup of hot milk mixture into the yolk mixture while whisking constantly. Then pour the tempered yolk mixture back into the saucepan, whisking.
  5. Cook over medium-low heat, stirring constantly, until mixture thickens and coats the back of a spoon, about 3-5 minutes. Do not let it boil.
  6. Strain through a fine-mesh strainer into a clean pitcher or bowl (optional but recommended).
  7. Stir in bourbon, 1 teaspoon nutmeg, and salt. Adjust to taste.
  8. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or overnight.
  9. Optional: whip reserved egg whites with a pinch of salt until soft peaks form. Fold into chilled eggnog or spoon on top before serving.
  10. Serve in glasses, garnished with additional freshly grated nutmeg.

Notes

For best flavor, chill overnight. Use pasteurized eggs if concerned about raw eggs. Freshly grated nutmeg is highly recommended. For a non-alcoholic version, omit bourbon and add 1 teaspoon vanilla extract or bourbon extract.

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