The Rebel Chick

  • Food
  • Recipe Index
  • Lifestyle
  • Travel
  • About
  • Home
  • Parenting
  • Shopping
  • Style
menu icon
go to homepage
  • About
  • Recipe Index
  • Lifestyle
  • Travel
  • Beauty
  • Entertainment
  • Shopping
    • Facebook
    • Instagram
    • Pinterest
    • Twitter
    • YouTube
  • subscribe
    search icon
    Homepage link
    • About
    • Recipe Index
    • Lifestyle
    • Travel
    • Beauty
    • Entertainment
    • Shopping
    • Facebook
    • Instagram
    • Pinterest
    • Twitter
    • YouTube
  • ×
    Home » Food

    Homemade Eggnog Recipe

    Published: Nov 12, 2023 · Modified: Sep 16, 2024 by Jennifer · This post may contain affiliate links · 9 Comments

    201 shares

    When it comes to holiday sweets and treats, we all have that one favorite flavor that comes to mind, the classic homemade eggnog!

    We're sharing our homemade nonalcoholic eggnog, but if you're a Bailys fan, add a shot to make it a Bailys Eggnog!

    Eggnog in a glass with whipped cream on top, sprinkled with cinnamon and garnished with cinnamon sticks

    Homemade Eggnog Recipe - A Favorite Holiday Drink

    Sure, Pumpkin Spice gets a lot of glory and attention these days, but for me it's all about the homemade eggnog! Have you ever had homemade eggnog?

    I have to say, it's so much better than anything you'll find in the grocery store...no offense to those delicious store-bought brands, they are great and are easy...but sometimes it's worth it to put in a little extra effort for fresh flavors!

    I want to enjoy my life and delicious food and drink are a big part of that, but at my age, I am trying to watch calories and fight this menopausal weight gain! Making homemade eggnog cuts out a ton of the added calories and additives that I'm trying to limit in my diet.

    Eggnog in a glass with whipped cream on top, sprinkled with cinnamon and garnished with cinnamon sticks

    Why you will love Homemade Eggnog

    This homemade eggnog recipe also contains no alcohol so it's safe for the kiddos! But, feel free to add a Bailys shot...or 5 to yours to make it a Bailys Eggnog. If you are hosting your friends family over the holidays, I suggest that you make two batches. One with the booze so its a Bailys Eggnog, and one without.

    Are you looking for more fun Christmas Recipes?

    If you love eggnog, then you're in the right place! We love this easy Eggnog Bread recipe - I have even served it for my husband's family and they raved over it! Plus, we have this super easy Eggnog Fudge recipe too! Then check out some of our other Easy Christmas recipes!

    • Pumpkin Poke Cake
    • Christmas Caramel Bars on a dessert stand
      Christmas Caramel Bars Recipe
    • Christmas Vegan Cookies
      Christmas Vegan Cookies
    • Mocha Crinkle Cookies
      Mocha Crinkle Cookies Recipe
    See more Christmas Recipes →
    Eggnog in a glass with whipped cream on top, sprinkled with cinnamon and garnished with cinnamon sticks

    How to Make Homemade Eggnog

    I am not a fan of the whole raw egg recipe my grandmother used to make - as authentic as that style may be. You'll need to grab your cooking thermometer and be sure this homemade eggnog recipe reaches *160.

    Ingredients needed to make Homemade Eggnog

    • 6 Egg Yolks
    • ½ Cup SPLENDA® No Calorie Sweetener Granulated
    • 1 Cup Heavy Whipping Cream
    • 2 Cups Milk
    • ½ TSP Nutmeg
    • Tiny Pinch of Salt
    • ¼ TSP Vanilla
    • Fresh Ground Cinnamon On Top

    You can absolutely use regular sugar in this recipe, or use any kind of sugar alternative that you like. It doesn't have to be Splenda.

    bag of splenda, eggs, milk, cinnamon, vanilla and cream

    Instructions for how to make Homemade Eggnog

    In large mixing bowl, whisk egg yolks and SPLENDA® No Calorie Sweetener, Granulated together until creamy and well incorporated.

    Combine heavy cream, milk, nutmeg and salt In a saucepan over medium heat.

    You want to stir often (so it doesn't burn to bottom of pan) until mixture reaches a slight simmer. Do not let it boil!

    Adding only a ¼ cup of the hot milk at a time to the egg mixture, whisk, whisk, whisk. You don't want to scramble to eggs.

    Repeat until all hot milks are mixed with eggs.

    Pour the entire thing back into the saucepan. Whisking constantly. Mixture needs to reach *160 degrees so keep on low/med heat.

    Remove from heat. Stir in the vanilla.

    Pour the eggnog into a container and cover with plastic wrap. This will stop a film from forming on the top while chilling. Refrigerate 2-3 hours.

    Eggnog in a glass with whipped cream on top, sprinkled with cinnamon and garnished with cinnamon sticks

    Serve topped with whipped cream and fresh shaved cinnamon. You can use a whipped cream dispenser and a nang canister to make whipped cream quickly.

    Check out my Spiced Apple Hand Pies for an awesome make-ahead breakfast for the kids or a perfect party food, I swapped sugar with SPLENDA® No Calorie Sweetener in those as well!

    Share this Homemade Eggnog with your friends and family on social media!

    If you love this Homemade Eggnog recipe as much as we do, please leave me a 5-star review below and help me share this recipe on Facebook, Twitter and Pinterest!

    If you do make the recipe, I hope you’ll share that you tried it on Pinterest! I love it SO MUCH when readers share their feedback!

    Eggnog in a glass with whipped cream on top, sprinkled with cinnamon and garnished with cinnamon sticks

    To print the recipe for Homemade Eggnog, click the PRINT button on the recipe card below!

    I know that many people still like to print out recipes and keep them in a recipe binder, or simply have the printed recipe sitting in front of them when it comes time to cook! You can also email this recipe!

    Eggnog in a glass with whipped cream on top, sprinkled with cinnamon and garnished with cinnamon sticks

    Homemade Eggnog

    Jennifer
    My Homemade Eggnog Recipe is the best holiday drink! Nonalcoholic eggnog for kids and adults can add a shot if they want a Bailys Eggnog!
    5 from 4 votes
    Print Recipe Pin Recipe Save RecipeSaved!
    Prep Time 5 minutes mins
    Cook Time 2 hours hrs
    Total Time 2 hours hrs 5 minutes mins
    Course Drinks
    Cuisine American
    Servings 4 servings

    Ingredients
      

    • 6 Egg Yolks
    • ½ Cup SPLENDA® No Calorie Sweetener Granulated
    • 1 Cup Heavy Whipping Cream
    • 2 Cups Milk
    • ½ teaspoon Nutmeg
    • Tiny Pinch of Salt
    • ¼ teaspoon Vanilla
    • Fresh Ground Cinnamon On Top

    Instructions
     

    • In large mixing bowl, whisk egg yolks and SPLENDA® No Calorie Sweetener, Granulated together until creamy and well incorporated.
    • Combine heavy cream, milk, nutmeg and salt In a saucepan over medium heat. You want to stir often (so it doesn't burn to bottom of pan) until mixture reaches a slight simmer. Do not let it boil! Adding only a ¼ cup of the hot milk at a time to the egg mixture, whisk, whisk, whisk. You don't want to scramble to eggs. Repeat until all hot milks are mixed with eggs.
    • Pour the entire thing back into the saucepan. Whisking constantly. Mixture needs to reach *160 degrees so keep on low/med heat.
    • Remove from heat. Stir in the vanilla.
    • Pour the eggnog into a container and cover with plastic wrap. This will stop a film from forming on the top while chilling. Refrigerate 2-3 hours.
    • Serve topped with whipped cream and fresh shaved cinnamon.
    Keyword Eggnog
    Tried this recipe?Let us know how it was!

    I made my delicious homemade eggnog recipe using SPLENDA® Sweetener Products as part of a sponsored post for Socialstars

    More Check out our amazing catalog of recipes on The Rebel Chick!

    • Barbecue Chicken Flatbread
      Barbecue Chicken Flatbread
    • 3 Cheese Macaroni and Cheese
      3 Cheese Macaroni and Cheese
    • Zucchini Ground Beef Casserole topped with melted cheese
      Zucchini Ground Beef Casserole
    • Mediterranean Flatbread
      Mediterranean Flatbread
    201 shares

    About Jennifer

    Jennifer, AKA "The Rebel Chick," is a 40-something Gen Xer who strives to help her readers live their best lives possible with easy recipes, travel inspiration and lifestyle tips!

    Comments

    1. Rebecca Orr says

      November 12, 2015 at 9:12 pm

      5 stars
      This sounds so good Jenn. I am excited to try it out. I love egg-nog, but every time I buy it from the store, I end getting sick later. It is always such a bummer since I love the flavor. But maybe if I make it from scratch I will have better luck!

    2. Mimi says

      November 14, 2015 at 11:16 am

      I'll be hosting a party in a few weeks and that drink looks perfect! I'm sure my friends would enjoy it. Making it at home is something I've never done before!

    3. Brandy says

      November 14, 2015 at 1:18 pm

      What a great recipe to have on h and. My youngest loves eggnog but it can be expensive, thanks for sharing how to make it!

    4. Pam says

      November 14, 2015 at 3:40 pm

      I love eggnog, especially the homemade kind. I don't think I have ever made my own batch though!

    5. Dawn Lopez says

      November 14, 2015 at 4:36 pm

      Your eggnog recipe looks delicious! I bet this would be absolutely perfect for parties this year. I've never tried making my own before but this looks easy. 🙂

    6. Melanie says

      November 14, 2015 at 10:40 pm

      5 stars
      YUMMM.. This drink looks delicious and something I've been craving for weeks now, I had no idea it is THAT simple to make. Loved your recipe, totally gonna try it this weekend. Thanks for sharing

    7. Debra says

      November 14, 2015 at 10:49 pm

      Seriously that looks delicious. You are right, eggnog is one of those flavors that comes to mind during the holidays - will have to keep this in mind and love the sugar substitution - makes it that much more enjoyable!

    8. Ty says

      November 15, 2015 at 11:03 am

      I've never been a huge fan of eggnog (I don't like thick drinks) but your recipe looks amazing to where now I want some.

    9. dawn says

      November 15, 2015 at 11:14 am

      5 stars
      wow Jenn everything looks so amazing. I swear your photos are gorg. very nice job.

    5 from 4 votes (1 rating without comment)

    Leave a Reply

    Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

    Recipe Rating




    Hi, I'm Jennifer! I'm a Miami native and I love sharing easy dinner recipes, baking recipes, travel ideas and general Miami Lifestyle fun! Follow along for inspiration on how to make the most of your life!

    More about me →

    Recent Popular Recipes

    • Applesauce Coffee Cake
    • close up of Carrot and Zucchini Muffins in a white bowl
    • Easter Cheese Ball
    • White Chocolate Easter Bark

    Footer

    ↑ back to top

    About

    • Privacy Policy
    • Disclaimer

    Contact

    • Contact
    • Services
    • Media Kit

    The Rebel Chick is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, Share-a-Sale, Commission Junction, Rakuten and LinkShare; affiliate advertising programs designed to allow me to earn advertising fees by advertising these affiliate links. 

    Rate This Recipe

    Your vote:




    Let us know what you thought of this recipe:

    This worked exactly as written, thanks!
    My family loved this!
    Thank you for sharing this recipe

    Or write in your own words:

    A rating is required
    A name is required
    An email is required

    Recipe Ratings without Comment

    Something went wrong. Please try again.