Description
This Easy Eggnog recipe is a quick and creamy holiday classic made in just 2 minutes using a blender. Combining rich heavy cream, fresh egg yolks, natural sweeteners like raw honey and maple syrup, and warm spices, it delivers a perfectly balanced festive drink that you can serve chilled with optional whipped cream topping.
Ingredients
Scale
Eggnog Base
- 3/4 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup milk
- 4 pastured egg yolks
- 2 tsp raw honey
- 2 tsp pure maple syrup
- 1/2 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 2 generous pinches ground nutmeg
- 1 generous pinch ground cloves
- 1 generous pinch sea salt
Optional Topping
- Additional whipped cream for topping
Instructions
- Blend Ingredients: Place all the ingredients including heavy cream, milk, egg yolks, raw honey, maple syrup, vanilla extract, ground nutmeg, ground cloves, and sea salt into a high-powered blender. Blend first on medium speed for 15 seconds to mix, then increase to high speed for 30 seconds to create a smooth and creamy eggnog.
- Chill Eggnog: Transfer or keep the mixture in the blender container and chill in the refrigerator until ready to serve. When ready, place the container back on the blender base and give it a quick pulse to remix before pouring.
- Serve: Pour the chilled eggnog into glasses. Top each serving with a sprinkle of ground nutmeg or cloves and optionally, a dollop of fresh whipped cream for an extra festive touch.
Notes
- Use fresh, pasteurized or pastured eggs to ensure safety and the best flavor.
- Adjust sweetness to taste by increasing or decreasing honey and maple syrup.
- Chilling the eggnog improves the flavor and makes it more refreshing.
- For a boozy version, add a splash of rum or bourbon if desired.
- The blending step ensures a creamy texture and thorough mixing of all ingredients.
- Prep Time: 2 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: eggnog, holiday drink, creamy eggnog, quick eggnog, blender eggnog, festive beverage, holiday cocktail, raw eggnog
