You might assume that my brain instantly scales down everything to serve two. Not so. There are certain things I would never scale down. Like: chicken soup, chai flavored anything (except these pumpkin cupcakes), and most cocktail recipes. What am I going to do with an entire pitcher of margaritas? Wait, I know the answer! Moving on...
So, when my sweet, lovely, beautiful and talented blog bestie Erin told me I should scale down eggnog to make just two mugs, a light bulb went off in my head. Of course egg nog should be scaled down! Most recipes serve a crowd, requiring you to host a party to enjoy it. I wanted to make you a small batch of eggnog that you could whip up just as easily as hot chocolate. Eggnog should not be out of reach! It should be quick, easy, and appropriately portioned for a household not currently hosting a party.
So, here you go. I've made it several times, and I love the way it tastes just like melted ice cream. When I make eggnog, I go the cooked route. I just don't want to risk raw eggs ever, ya know? So, this version is cooked all the way to a safe temperature. There are more than just health benefits to this--it also thickens the eggnog instantly. If you want to be traditional even with this fully-cooked version, you can fold in the (raw) beaten egg whites before serving, but it's entirely up to you. I'll give further instructions in the recipe below. A lot of things are adaptable and optional in this recipe, but one of the things that is not negotiable is Bourbon. You must add Bourbon. Ok, I'm kidding, I've had most of my mugs without Bourbon, but my husband really wants you to know that the Bourbon makes it incredible.
This classic eggnog is so simple and easy to make. *If folding the leftover egg whites into the mixture, use ½ cup of cream. If not, use ¾ cup of cream.Eggnog
Ingredients
Instructions
Notes
Nutrition Information:
Yield:
2
Serving Size:
1
Amount Per Serving:
Calories: 472Total Fat: 25gSaturated Fat: 14gTrans Fat: 1gUnsaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 249mgSodium: 136mgCarbohydrates: 27gFiber: 0gSugar: 26gProtein: 11g
Baby June says
Ah that sounds refreshing! Nothing like classic eggnog this time of year :)
Maryea {happy healthy mama} says
I've never made eggnog, but my husband loves it, so I need to try this! I love that this is a small batch! I'm thinking this will be perfect for our Christmas Eve wrap-a-thon. With bourbon, of course.
Wendy says
Made the eggnog. It makes two very small mugs-worth. Fair warning to those who love egg nog.
Erin | The Law Student's Wife says
YAY!!!!!!!! Thank you for making my egg nog dreams come true!
Beth says
The eggnog is gorgeous, but those acorns, eeeeeekk!!!! Love them!
Eva @ Eva Bakes says
Egg nog that tastes like melted ice cream? Sign me up!
Alyssa says
This sounds fantastic and I love that it just makes a small batch of it!
Phi @ The Sweetphi Blog says
Girl! This is amazing! The reason I'm soooo ecstatic about this is because this past weekend my husband and I made eggnog for a party....I'm talking a full dozen eggs and it made two giant bowls full of it. This was the first time I had tried eggnog and it was delish...but there's no way I would ever make that much for just the two of us again! that's where this genius recipe comes in! Can't wait to make us two mugs!!!
Nutmeg Nanny says
Homemade eggnog is my favorite! Especially when full of bourbon...or rum :)
Stephanie @ Girl Versus Dough says
OK but I can have both of these mugs for myself, right? Because bourbon.
Phoebe @ Feed Me Phoebe says
I'm with Erin - THANK YOU! Also, I've had serious egg nog holiday disasters, so I'm still working up the courage to try it again. Luckily, if I mess up this recipe, I'll only be curdling 2 eggs instead of 12. xo