This holiday time favorite melds the flavors of eggnog, coffee, and sweetened condensed milk, and doesn't use prepared eggnog from the store. Instead, you'll whip up some homemade eggnog that's so easy, you'll never buy a carton again.
cinnamon, nutmeg, or chocolate shavings for garnish
For the Homemade Eggnog
4largeegg yolks
1/2cupgranulated sugar
1cupwhole milk
1cupheavy cream
1/2tspvanilla extract (or vanilla bean)
1/2tspground nutmeg
1/4tspground cinnamon
1pinchsalt
Instructions
Make the Eggnog
In a bowl, whisk together the egg yolks and sugar until well combined and slightly thickened
In a saucepan over medium heat, combine milk, heavy cream, vanilla, spices, and salt
Heat until it just begins to simmer, stirring frequently
Very (very!) slowly pour the hot milk mixture into the egg yolk mixture, whisking constantly - start with just a few drops to start warming the egg yolks - you don't want to turn them into scrambled eggs
Return the mixture to the saucepan and cook over low heat, stirring constantly until the mixture thickens enough to coat the back of a spoon - be very careful not to let it boil
Once it's thick, remove from the heat and allow it to cool
After it's completely cooled, cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours but, preferably overnight
For the Homemade Eggnog Christmas Coffee
Brew 4 cups of strong coffee using your preferred method (we recommend Whiskey Barrel Aged, but any strong coffee will do)
Pour the coffee into 4 large, festive coffee mugs
Add a quarter of the sweetened condensed milk into each mug and give it a quick stir
Add 1/4 to 1/2 cup of the homemade eggnog to each mug, based on your preference
Stir until well-combined
Top with whipped cream and your choice of toppings - we like dark chocolate for a different flavor profile
Notes
Whiskey Barrel Aged Coffee is optional, but the perfect accompaniment to eggnog for a non-alcoholic version with a kick