How to Make the Absolute Best Eggnog

[@doogan91]

Thought this might be helpful for people who just need the recipe. I think I copied it right. America’s Test Kitchen Egg Nog Recipe 4 cups Whole Milk 1/4 tsp salt 8 high quality eggs (6 full eggs, 2 egg yolks) 1/2 cup + 2 Tbsp white sugar 1/2 cup brandy, bourbon, or dark rum (optional) 1 Tbsp Vanilla Extract 1/2 tsp nutmeg 1/2 cup Heavy Whipping Cream (1/4 cup if not adding alcohol) Bring milk to simmer over medium-high heat. Whisk eggs and sugar together until incorporated. Whisk simmering milk into egg mixture to temper. Return mix to saucepan. Cook on medium-low for 2-5 minutes, until temperature reaches 160-165 degrees. Take off heat, strain into serving bowl. Add alcohol (optional), vanilla extract, and nutmeg, mix to combine. Cover and chill at least three hours. When ready to serve, whisk heavy whipping cream to soft peaks. Add whipped cream to custard mixture and whisk to combine. Serve topped with freshly grated nutmeg.

[@janeforever]

THANK YOU! from me also.

[@kalamity273]

You're the hero I needed

[@purplefrost310]

Shout out man! Im outside the store trying to make a list 😂

[@michelleevans5531]

Thanks!!! I had made a recipe like this over 10 years ago and forgot who provided the recipe. I couldn't find it at all.

[@unclej5032]

Awesome. Thank you

[@goosetown-47]

My one wish in life is to get to hang out with Bridget and Julia. They're absolutely fabulous and lovely.

[@kippaseo8027]

They have such good chemistry together.

[@barbarapearson5896]

@@roberttelarket4934 That ship sailed soooo long ago. I quite like the show without Christopher(never thought I'd say that) because it lets the other cooks shine through like Elle, Becky, Ashley, Keith, and a few others that I'm brain farting on😁

[@barbarapearson5896]

@@roberttelarket4934 you can pray really hard for Christopher to come back, but that ain't happening any time soon after the stunt he pulled. And his Milk Street is terrible.

[@barbarapearson5896]

@@roberttelarket4934 with all the recipe testing and all of their magazines and books, they likely have hundreds of more recipes in them. It's been a good twenty years for them. I think it's probably close to twenty five years. I remember Bridget and Julia being youngsters in the beginning 👀

[@barbarapearson5896]

@@roberttelarket4934 I believe Kimball had the money to pay staff because he was an entrepreneur with his finger in many pies plus PBS helped with that. The company that purchased the magazines, books, and tv show are huge, so they can afford to pay people!

[@barbarapearson5896]

@@roberttelarket4934 LOL! Unfortunately, I HATE eggnog! Happy Holidays and I hope you enjoy all the parties and eggnog.🎄🦌🎅

[@jameshill2450]

I just made one with tiramisu flavors. I added some espresso grounds to the milk while simmering it, mixed in some mascarpone cheese in place of the whipped cream, and I found a cold-brew coffee liqeur to use as the alcohol. It's in the fridge now cooling down for tomorrow. I plan to serve it in a mug with a dusting of cocoa powder on top and a lady finger stuck into it like a cinnamon stick would be. I'll let you know how it turns out.

[@sprague49]

It's two days before Christmas and I went to four different markets. All were out of eggnog! I found this video and made some myself. I used 3 cups of milk and 1 cup of heavy cream, omitted the booze till later but otherwise followed this recipe. Perfectly delicious. My guests can add liquor to their taste.

[@lynnodonnell4764]

What about scorching??? Wouldn't an old fashion double boiler be good to employ F or heating up the milk?

[@DaivG]

I'm going to start making eggnog an Easter tradition. Because I can.

[@mackenziedrake]

A much better use for those eggs!

[@dinero1169]

Easter eggnog. Love it.

[@HeatherValentineMsFoodie]

I love that xoxo

[@freeee35]

YES!

[@fp5495]

Makes me feel better for making it a just any day Wednesday tradition. Because I like drunking alcihall .

[@Xyklonikus]

For the europeans: 960 ml. Whole Milk 1/4 tsp salt 8 high quality eggs (6 full eggs, 2 egg yolks) 120 g. + 2 Tbsp white sugar 120 ml. brandy, bourbon, or dark rum (optional) 1 Tbsp Vanilla Extract 1/2 tsp nutmeg 120 ml. Heavy Whipping Cream (1/4 cup if not adding alcohol)

[@tomgardner8825]

thxs, you always come through . . .

[@chriholt]

I always love seeing Julia and Bridget together!

[@ScratchGlass9]

We love you two !!!...for lotsa years now !

[@BrilliantWhenYouGlow]

It’s never too early in the year for eggnog!

[@AltoKitty]

We used this recipe and made your homemade eggnog this year after feeling the same way about eggnog Julia did. I am so glad we did. It’s so creamy and smooth. Thanks, Bridget!

[@GodisgoodTrue-pj5yo]

Best egg nog. Bless you both

[@guffmanify]

Love that Julia whipped the cream by hand!

[@TheConstantSeeker]

When she said, "Girl I got you." I felt that.

[@XzTS-Roostro]

"Have I ever steered you wro- no wait, don't answer that."

[@nettleton787]

Thanks again ladies xxx

[@kevinwaterman389]

A real simple Kid friendly Eggnog (from a kids cookbook from the 60’s) 1 egg, 2 tablespoons sugar, pinch of salt. Mix then add 1 cup milk, 1/4 teaspoon vanilla. Mix and season to taste with nutmeg. Makes one serving. I usually make a triple batch in a blender. You can also use egg substitute if you are afraid of drinking raw egg. Growing up in the 60’s I would drink this eggnog year round. Enjoy

[@scottmantooth8785]

*regionally here in the south the best egg nog is from Weigels...buy a lot of it while it's in season...and my weight reflects that as well...makes excellent french toast as well*

[@williammccabe5420]

I made the recipe they demoed in this video. It really came out good, make sure to follow their instructions.

[@trickvro]

Only 273 days till Christmas!

[@freedomhasbeentaken]

I always enjoy watching the O.G’s

[@lucy2beme]

I just love these two ladies together, they always crack me up and make fantastic videos. I love eggnog, I'm going to try this great recipe. Thank you ladies!

[@subliminalphish]

I love Egg Nog! I'm a true believer in making everything homemade and I am one who has NEVER made this ever. I must do this .... i haven't had my Nog fix this year.... in teaching me this you have just made it no more a "Christmas time" drink!!!

[@windermere2330]

Brougiere’s eggnog is excellent! It’s found in Southern California. Why can’t eggnog be a year around thing?

[@YvetteArby]

Nice! Thank you for this! I’m going to try making it with coconut milk instead, since dairy causes me to get inflammation.

[@meg2831]

I was wondering if it could work with a milk substitute. How did it turn out?

[@janicewebber5584]

Thank you! I remember making a similar recipe once, years ago. I don't remember the additional egg yolks👍👍but I remember a little sprinkle of cinnamon in the whipped cream. Eggnog here I come!❤

[@markpraigg67]

I made a half batch and it was delicious--especially with the whipped cream

[@TM-nu5vd]

Great version for a cooked egg nog. I've always combined the eggs, milk and sugar together first then slowly heated it up -- tempering is not needed. It tastes no different compared to the tempered version and it's easier to do.

[@JCWiley2300]

I agree with this.

[@22lyric]

Thanks, I've only had store bought since since the 70's. My parents used to make it with raw egg so I was always hesitant to try. I will follow your advice!

[@timothystahl4096]

Tempering has nothing to do with flavor. It's done to avoid turning your egg mixture into scrambled eggs by adding the hot milk all at once. Might still not be absolutely necessary but it's the safer way to go. ;-)

[@TM-nu5vd]

@@timothystahl4096 Understood. But I never had scrambled egg pieces in my custards using the non-tempered method. :-)

[@valkyrja--]

@@22lyric We don't even have it in stores here. People just make their own

[@lisaarata174]

Interesting how subtle alterations and augmentations make such a big difference!

[@pheona1164]

Add 1-2 cups of whole milk to store eggnog and continue with the spices, booze, and whipped cream. Legit same.

[@m3vt2seffn]

I want you girls religiously it's my favorite show to watch on PBS and also on KZbin too

[@patriciabrowne6458]

Just made this. Perfect recipe. Superb!

[@patshipp9195]

My daughter will thank you because I am going to make it for her. 💖💖👍👍💖💖

[@Oracle428]

Never been a big egg nog fan... I go more for the Southern Boiled Custard, with just a smidge of what Granny would call "Special Flavoring" (a bottle of Jack she would keep in her medicine cabinet because it was "medicinal.") Bahahahaha!

[@tinahuttner7280]

Ohhh this is awesome,I’ll be able to have nog now through the winter time after holidays😀😋

[@jakuho4984]

Your punch bowl looks like a 1950’s Dorothy Thorpe one my mother had when I was growing up. I wonder what happened to it? Beautiful piece!

[@ddfunk70]

Tried this one and it was perfect. Highly recommend.

[@r8chlletters]

I prefer the one with egg whites whipped separately and folded in gives it an improved structure if keeping it in the fridge for a few days.

[@danjv]

😀 That's how my grandfather made eggnog. Alas we misplaced his recipe.

[@mpat23]

My great grand mother made hers by separating the egg yokes from the whites. Beat the yokes, then beat the whites stiff with a fork on a frozen plate. Blended slowly together. It was amazing. I dont remember the recipe bc I was it was 64yrs ago. 🤣🙂

[@kylecunningham9793]

Just split your whites in the beginning. Machine beat until soft peaks, aff 1/3 cup of sugar. Continue to beat then add to the milk mix. Before chilling. Then whisk when u get out of the fridge again. Add in 1/4 - 1/3 cup of baileys. Serve and top with whipped cream​@@danjv

[@Heraclitean]

Why would you expect liquid custard to be anything other than delicious?

[@Jupe367]

This is basically the same ingredients (minus the liquor) as making a flan which leads me to thinking, if you bake it in the oven at 40-50 mins, it will turn out to be a flan. Conversely, the precooked flan taste like an eggnog. Something to think about.

[@elic.2443]

Hmmm ....now I want some flan

[@instantpotprincess2415]

I just made this and my husband went crazy! I added double nutmeg and used organic ingredients. How long will this last?

[@Inigo_The_Son]

@instantpotprincess2415 Of course, organic means absolutely nothing regarding taste, texture, or healthfulness.

[@iDuckman]

I like a thicker custard and twice the liquor (half c. brandy and half c. rum or bourbon works). But however you do it, it is SO much better than the melted ice cream in the store.

[@jbintx4009]

How do you go about making the custard thicker?

[@iDuckman]

@@jbintx4009 I was afraid someone was going to ask me that. ;) IIRC, more yolk, half-and-half instead of just milk, and more cooking time. It's been so long since I made my annual syllabub that I forget the recipe now. One really needs someone to share it with.

[@jbintx4009]

@@iDuckman Adding/using those ingredients makes sense. Thanks so much!

[@0529mpb]

Half a cup of brandy, half a cup of bourbon and half a cup of gold rum is about right for this recipe.

[@maggie2936-q1m]

My mom made the best eggnog when we were kids: whole milk, eggs, sugar. That’s it. She used an old fashioned egg beater. No cooking either. We drank it once it was beaten. She made it year round. Back when times were simpler. Delicious and great memories. 🥚🥚

[@mgdubya27]

Just in time for summer! 🙃

[@sinboy26]

Haha

[@darkxarchon]

It's timed quite well for the southern hemisphere.

[@sadekinessrine3510]

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[@BD14Cameron]

Lmao

[@rettaconnelly3913]

😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@johnpublic478]

I love both of you. I have watched you for years!

[@carissajager]

I’m trying to eat more eggs and milk for my pregnancy diet. This is perfect timing!! Thank you, ATK!!

[@roderickcampbell2105]

Good for you. But leave the brandy out.

[@carissajager]

@@roderickcampbell2105 hahaha yes, I was planning on that 😂 thank you!

[@roderickcampbell2105]

@@carissajager Oh, I knew that too Carissa. Save the brandy for later. You may need it!

[@carissajager]

@@roderickcampbell2105 lol most definitely!!!

[@SueBoo2]

Folic acid in the yolks is essential for early fetal development!

[@lorenzo8495]

This is the best cooking show!

[@c3piano]

I'm going to make it next week, which is Easter. It uses eggs, just perfect.

[@Knightsquire74]

I Love Eggnog. I have watched several different cooked and uncooked recipe videos. I am curious to see if there is a difference in using whipped cream versus the whipped egg whites. I am going to try this version non alcoholic. Thanks for a new recipe.

[@sosad9381]

Beau H So did you try it? And which one did you like better? I'm looking at all the recipes now and I'm curious to know. Hope you had a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!

[@Knightsquire74]

@@sosad9381 Have not yet. Been working a lot so time is a bit short. I will keep you informed.

[@GunsHarleysUSA]

I absolutely love Eggnog and this recipe is one I will make. Thank you..👍

[@strll3048]

I am EVER SO tempted to make this.

[@michaelshawnfenley6403]

Glad You made erggnog. I love goo0d eggnog all year long but especially during the holidays.

[@lisamolinar4224]

All I can say is (Yessss&thank you very much..)🌉🙋🤩🧡

[@beanetricemcdaniel6853]

I’m going to try this 2morrow. My son purchased some kind of eggnog, it was terrible I wanted to cry. I struggled trying to swallow it. But I might just use it in my coffee 😂 But i have go out 2morrow for the heavy whipping cream, liquor

[@sherylgifford9387]

I made mine warm with a dash of rum extract . . . wow!

[@cindyjohnson5152]

Miss seeing y’all on our PBS🥺👍🏽🆗💯

[@marcoscarajol4837]

Ohhh, Merry Christmas !!!

[@claudiaanderson5255]

Hi, this looks better than the last recipe I found. I have all the stuff to make it. It is$6.99 a half gallon at the store

[@claudiaanderson5255]

Thank you so much

[@Chodesese]

Thanks ladies this recipe is easy to follow, can't wait to try it.

[@scottjohnson3226]

Thanks for the recipe! I'll give it a go and see how I do. Wish me luck!

[@brendaeaves1079]

I Enjoy Eggnog Over A Few Cubes Of Ice😊❤

[@CharlesLumia]

Oh boy! I made eggnog over the holidays and in was great. Rum and bourbon and eggs and cream, what could go wrong lul

[@darrenplaster]

Perhaps a heart attack?

[@CharlesLumia]

@@darrenplaster it definitely had a lot of calories but nobody has a heart attack from excess calories for a short time. People generally get heart disease and have heart attacks as a consequence of being fat. The conclusion is don't be fat.

[@theonlymisfit2757]

I've never tried an eggnog. Will def try this out for new year's eve

[@asmeretmalu7998]

The best eggnog¡!! thank you, can't stop drinking it

[@Inigo_The_Son]

I don't usually like booze in eggnog, but I added Fireball this time, and it proved to be an excellent pairing.

[@boorayin2773]

What's the reason for scalding the milk if we then need to heat the custard to the right temp, curiously? I did learn a lesson to not use the same pan that I scalded the milk as the stuff that stuck to the bottom of the pan ended up in the custard - but was luckily skimmed out when I strained it. Delicious eggnog - best recipe that I found after trying about four others. I liked the cream way better than meringue as it mixed in better. :)

[@elizabethshaw734]

I love love eggnog and a local dairy makes a pumpkin eggnog every holiday season. It is like drinking melted pumpkin pie and it is extremely delicious!

[@elizabethshaw734]

@@roberttelarket4934 OMG it tastes like drinking liquid pumpkin pie and it's Hood dairy. They also do a cinnamon and the vanilla and a sugar cookie and regular gold and eggnog which is I think the best on the market. I hope this helps! Merry Christmas to you and yours. :-)

[@mbm887]

In the south Eastern US, is Publix's grocery. Their brand of Eggnog is the very Best!!!!

[@coastalb1]

I really like the rapport with you two. I’m tempted to try this recipe come next Christmas 🎄

[@jerilynwilliams3655]

It’s time. Have you tried the “nog”?

[@albertmoreno6947]

QUESTION - can you use Grand Marnier - or is there a better brandy to use for this recipe?

[@MyAlbertC]

Nice job 👏 I will try this recipe of Nog.😊

[@babsrodriguez5267]

Good to see you girls.

[@mylindacasbarro777]

Eggnog is a delicious drink!❤😊

[@karenpinson759]

My grandmother made her own eggnog and put in rum, whisky, and brandy. Didn't realize when I was 9 why my aunt teased me about getting drunk.

[@kriss.9240]

Well I think I have found a good recipe on how to make eggnog. Thank you very much!!

[@patriciajohnson4085]

I just love turkey hill egg now I shake it up and put it over ice.

[@Fred.pSonic]

05:21 This is really good! Julia: mmm..MMMmmm! Bridget: Mmmhm. Julia: M'n..woww! Bridget: Hmmm..

[@claytonallen5428]

I love eggnog soooo much. Never tried homemade eggnog before.

[@Passionforfoodrecipes]

That nog does look *Egg-stra special!*

[@justnotg00d]

I have bought eggnog from grocery. I like it. If there is a recipe that does NOT use alcohol, then I would like it, but not what I have found so far. Maybe try this without the booze?

[@charrussell5774]

i think i'll make this to bring for xmas eve at moms house, i'm sure it'll be a huge hit

[@MisterTee2010]

Like Julia. The first time I tasted eggnog I said yuck. Then someone. I think it was my Dad made some homemade stuff. It was great. Thank You for sharing. Merry Christmas

[@drifter1818]

Good timing!

[@robhaskins]

Thanks for this. It looks really easy to do!

[@klomax7089]

My mother-in-law used to make the absolute BEST eggnog, the BEST! Sadly she passed on without sharing her recipe 😞 RIH Grandma C 🙏🏾🥃🙏🏾

[@johnpublic478]

LOL.

[@teresaakins1408]

Im so happy..i found u guy's thank you so much..just tonight there was a announcement .on the new's saying there's.gonna be a shortage.on eggnog.so im verry happy .to of found you.thank you

[@mrs.medeiros7090]

Since clicking on the recipe takes you to basically a paywall, here it is: Bring to simmer 4 cups whole milk and a pinch of salt In a bowl wisk 6 eggs plus two yolks and ½ cup + 2 tbsp sugar Temper the egg mixture with the hot milk and gently cook until temperature reaches 160-165. Take off the heat and strain, add 1 tbsp vanilla and ½ tsp freshly grated nutmeg. If you want add ½ cup booze. Before serving stir in ¼ - ¾ cup of lightly whipped cream

[@irenemarcus967]

Thank you so much for the written recipe. I took a screen shot and now can easily add it to my Recipes album. 😊

[@DaCake2]

You my lady are a true hero. 🙏

[@janemartin229]

I agree with you. If they're going to post these videos, they should at least include the written recipe underneath, not send us to a site that requires a subscription. Thanks for sharing the written recipe!

[@sharonkaysnowton]

I love egg nog!!! When I make it, it turns out really bad. Yes, I now buy it at my friendly neighborhood grocery store. I will now try this recipe and see how it turns out. Thanks for sharing this video.

[@lisashaw8]

Have an old family recipe that is absolutely incredible with bourbon white rum. People make requests for quart every year. This sound great but with stick with the old recipe which does allow the alcohol to do it’s thing on the raw eggs

[@whitewolf6730]

Looks good! I love eggnog! I am non alcoholic, but I do not see where that small amount would spin me out of control into rampaging through the neighborhood.

[@MB-zg1sk]

I like the serving bowl!

[@brianheyward4835]

Good job ladies ‼️

[@TheLighting14]

Thank you so much for sharing this with us!!

[@he-man3653]

I understand where people come from when they say they don't like store bought eggnog BUT if you can find a brand called Promised Land, try theirs.

[@brianking81]

I completely concur!!!

[@OneVon]

I think Promised Land ‘Holiday Nog’ tastes much better than the Egg Nog flavor. It’s not easy to find here though. You have to almost know when the one store that sells it stocks it because it goes quickly.

[@sacredforest]

I have your huge cookbook and it's my go to !!! But I wanted a holiday drink, recipe for drinking chocolate. There's way too many ways to make thus I need your team to help!! I want to impress family this holiday with a best hot chocolate out there !!! 👍💞

[@CaravanFarms]

I make the base eggnog and turn it into ice cream in my machine... so easy!

[@imadorkyoutuber9901]

The best eggnog Swiss farms & Cumberland dairy in New Jersey their brand is called fresh Life

[@AbdulwahabLOL]

Covid got us all confused about the date.

[@judytheburkinshaw2935]

Blame everything on COVID - that's the way.

[@TheNinnyfee]

Basically, it can also be for Easter with all the eggs.

[@jasonroberto6474]

A tip: you can watch movies at Flixzone. Me and my gf have been using them for watching a lot of movies lately.

[@malcolmluca7893]

@Jason Roberto Yup, I've been watching on flixzone for months myself :)

[@jonascolton1073]

@Jason Roberto definitely, I have been using flixzone for since december myself =)

[@suzanne4504]

Yum...

[@rosemarymay3914]

Loved the store bought one just wish they sold it in the UK