How to Make Overnight Eggnog - A Step-by-Step Guide

There's something undeniably festive about a creamy, rich cup of eggnog. And when it's homemade, it's even more special. If you're a fan of this classic holiday drink, you're in for a treat with this Overnight Eggnog recipe. Not only does it taste incredible, but the convenience of making it ahead of time means you can have a delicious drink at the ready whenever you need a cozy pick-me-up.

One of the best things about this recipe is that it's incredibly easy to make. The ingredients a...

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Ingredients

  • 4 cups whole milk
  • 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon ground cloves
  • 12 large egg yolks
  • 1 cup cane sugar
  • 1 pint whipping cream
  • 1 ½ teaspoons ground nutmeg

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 10 mins
  • Additional Time: 8 hrs
  • Total Time: 8 hrs 25 mins
  • Servings: 8
  • Yield: 8 servings

  • Combine milk, cinnamon, vanilla, and cloves in a medium pot over medium-high heat. Cook, stirring every so often, until spices become one with the milk, 3 to 5 minutes. Be sure to stir from the bottom of the pot so the milk doesn't burn.
  • Meanwhile, whisk egg yolks and cane sugar together in a large mixing bowl until pale yellow, thick, and smooth.
  • Remove milk mixture from the stove. Pour some of the hot milk into the egg yolk mixture, whisking quickly to avoid scrambling the eggs. Continue, pouring a little bit at a time and whisking, until all has been added.
  • Pour the mixture back into the pot and place over medium heat. Stir constantly with a spatula until eggnog thickens and becomes light beige in color, about 5 minutes; it should leave a slight film on the spatula. Remove from the heat.
  • Pour whipping cream and nutmeg into a pitcher. Pour eggnog mixture into the whipping cream and mix with the spatula to combine. Place in the refrigerator, 8 hours to overnight for best enjoyment. Stir before serving.
  • Nutrition

    400 cal.

    • Total Fat: 33g
    • Saturated Fat: 19g
    • Cholesterol: 401mg
    • Sodium: 84mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 18g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 14g
    • Protein: 9g
    • Vitamin C: 1mg
    • Calcium: 223mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 256mg