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A glass of creamy eggnog topped with ground cinnamon and a cinnamon stick, placed on a wooden tray.

Creamy Homemade Non-Alcoholic Eggnog Recipe

Author: Jessica Haggard
Bring a little extra cheer to your holiday season with this homemade non-alcoholic eggnog without alcohol. You get all the classic richness you love, just without the alcohol. It’s quick to prep, cooks in about 10 minutes, and turns out creamy, cozy, and appealing to everyone.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 22 minutes
Course Drinks
Cuisine American
Servings 4 drinks
Calories 465 kcal

Ingredients
  

Instructions
 

  • Add the egg yolks and sugar to a medium bowl. Whisk until the mixture becomes thick and smooth.
  • Combine the milk, cream, cinnamon sticks, and salt in a saucepan. Heat over medium-high until it’s just about to boil, then take it off the heat and let it sit for about 5 minutes.
  • Slowly pour the warm milk mixture into the egg yolks, a tablespoon at a time, whisking nonstop so the eggs don’t scramble.
  • Once everything is mixed together, pour it back into the saucepan. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until it reaches 160 °F. Remove from the heat and let it cool fully.
  • Pour the eggnog through a fine mesh strainer into a jar or bottle. Stir in the vanilla extract and ground cinnamon. Chill in the fridge until nice and cold.
  • Serve it cold, with a light sprinkle of cinnamon or nutmeg if you’d like.
  • To dust with cinnamon, place a pinch in a fine mesh strainer or tea infuser and tap gently for an even layer. For nutmeg, grate a whole nutmeg over the top using a microplane or fine grater for a warm, aromatic finish.

Notes

  • Warm the mixture over medium heat, but don’t let it boil, or the eggs may scramble.
  • Whisk constantly when tempering to keep the yolks from curdling and the eggnog smooth.
  • Chill overnight so the flavors meld and the texture becomes extra creamy.
Serve: Top each serving with whipped cream, a cinnamon stick, or a sprinkle of cocoa. For a festive touch, garnish with orange peel, star anise, or whole cloves.
Store: Store your cooled eggnog in a sealed jar or bottle in the refrigerator for up to 3 days and give it a quick stir before pouring since light separation is normal. To warm it, gently heat the amount you need over low heat while stirring and stop before it boils to prevent curdling.
 

Nutrition

Serving: 1drinkCalories: 465kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 10gFat: 33gSaturated Fat: 19gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 373mgSodium: 221mgPotassium: 279mgFiber: 1gSugar: 33gVitamin A: 1468IUVitamin C: 0.4mgCalcium: 245mgIron: 1mg
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