Ginger-Spiced Eggnog with Nutmeg and Vanilla

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A warm and comforting homemade eggnog infused with fresh ginger, vanilla, and a dusting of nutmeg for a traditional holiday drink. This American-inspired Christmas recipe, ready in about 30 minutes, brings together whole milk, heavy cream, granulated sugar for a refreshing, crowd-pleasing drink — a bright, easy pour for parties, gatherings, or any warm-weather afternoon when you want something festive without alcohol-only options. Each serving lands at about 280 calories and feeds 6, so it works for entertaining, brunch, or a non-alcoholic option at the bar cart. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 15 min Cook: 15 min Serves 6 American cuisine 280 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: In a medium saucepan, combine 2 cups whole milk, 1 cup heavy cream, 1/2 cup granulated sugar, 1 tbsp freshly grated ginger, 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg, and 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon. Heat over medium heat, stirring occasionally until sugar dissolves and mixture is hot but not boiling, about 5 minutes.
  2. Step 2: In a large bowl, whisk 4 large egg yolks until smooth. Gradually pour about 1 cup of the hot milk mixture into the yolks, whisking constantly to temper.
  3. Step 3: Return the yolk mixture to the saucepan and cook over low heat, stirring constantly until thick enough to coat the back of a spoon, about 3-4 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in 2 tsp pure vanilla extract.
  4. Step 4: In a separate bowl, beat 4 large egg whites until stiff peaks form. Gently fold the egg whites into the warm eggnog mixture until combined.
  5. Step 5: Serve warm or chilled, garnished with a light dusting of ground nutmeg.

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