Easy Homemade Eggnog Recipe (2024)

This is an old-fashioned homemade eggnog recipe that is easy to make and kid-friendly. A non-alcoholic eggnog recipe that is sure to become a holiday tradition in your family.

When I was little, my mom would set out a punch bowl full of eggnog while we decorated the Christmas tree. The bowl was adorned with little crystal glasses hanging from the edges. It was so much fun, scooping eggnog into our little glasses. I try to keep that tradition going with my family. Having 4 young, rambunctious kids though…I’ve changed it up a bit. We like to keep things simple and fun around here.

With my two-year-old maniac pulling ornaments off of the tree as fast as we can hang them…we’ve ditched the punch bowl. Once our eggnog has cooled off, it goes right back into the milk jug. When we’re ready for more, I just set out some cups and add a candy cane for the kids! Voila’.

If you are looking for holiday drink recipes then you might like my recipe for Holiday Punch, Spiced Wassail, and Copy-Cat Peppermint Milkshake

Here’s What I Love about this Eggnog Recipe

• It is an old-fashioned recipe that has been passed down. A tried and true eggnog recipe
• This homemade eggnog is easy to make
• It tastes delicious warm or cold
• This holiday eggnog can be made ahead of time

This is so much better than the store-bought. It has far less sugar and doesn’t cost $5.00 for 1/2 gallon

Ingredients

• 1& 1/3 c of sugar
• 8egg yolks
• 1tof salt
• 16cof milk=1 gallon
• 4tspvanilla

Whipped Topping

• 8egg whites
• 12Tbspof sugar
• Optional Topping – Ground Nutmeg

How to make Eggnog

• Divide your egg yolks and whites into two separate bowls
• In a large cooking pot, over medium heat – Mix sugar, egg yolks, and salt stirring often
• Add the milk and mix in
• Cook and continue to mix until the mixture coats a metal spoon or the top is frothy (this should only take a few minutes)
• Remove from heat and add vanilla

Topping Suggestion

• In a mixing bowl…beat the egg whites, gradually adding the 12Tbsp. of sugar. Keep going until a soft peak forms
• Transfer your liquid to your serving bowl. Fold in the whipped topping. Sprinkle some nutmeg in.

Expert Tip

Start mixing the egg whites for a couple of minutes on their own before you start to add the sugar. The sugar, if added too early, can have the reverse affect on whipping. It could make it go flat.

Storage Tip: Use a funnel to transfer the eggnog into your empty jug of milk! Store in the refrigerator. Just, be sure to label it. My brother-in-law once used my Egg Nog to mix the mashed potatoes. Interesting flavor for mashed potatoes

~Melissa – KidFriendlyThingsToDo.com