We found this easy eggnog recipe in my grandmothers’ recipe collection several years ago, and we’ve been making it every year since. We’ve drifted away from buying the store bought because, this one taste so much better, and even the kids can help with it. It’s thick, frothy and has just the right amount of spice, unlike what we’ve purchased in years past. If I had to guess, I would say it was somewhere during the 1960’s or so, because the recipe was so faded and worn, and grandma hadn’t cooked much since the late 80’s.
Ingredients for Easy Eggnog
- 1 Small box vanilla pudding mix
- 1/3 Cup Sugar
- 1-2 tsp. Vanilla
- 6 Cups milk (we use whole)
- 2 Egg yolks
- 2 stiffly beaten egg whites
- 1-2 tbsp. Nutmeg
Easy Homemade Eggnog
Equipment
- 1 Hand Mixer
- 1 Large Bowl or Puch Bowl
Ingredients
- 1 Small box Vanilla pudding mix
- ⅓ Cup Sugar
- 1-2 tsp Vanilla
- 5 Cups Milk We use whole milk
- 2 Egg yolks
- 2 Stiffly beaten egg whites
- 1-2 tbsp Nutmeg
Instructions
- In the large mixing bowl, beat together the vanilla pudding mix, sugar, vanilla, milk and egg yolks.
- In another small bowl beat the egg whites until stiff peaks form.
- Gently fold in the stiffly beaten egg whites, with the rest of the mixture.
- Add the nut meg and mix one last time. Or you can add the nutmeg to each individual glass.
- Then chill. This is best if it sits in the fridge overnight.
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Instructions
- In the large mixing bowl, beat together the vanilla pudding mix, sugar, vanilla, milk and egg yolks.
- In another small bowl beat the egg whites until stiff peaks form.
- Gently fold in the stiffly beaten egg whites, with the rest of the mixture.
- Add the nut meg and mix one last time. Or you can add the nutmeg to each individual glass.
This easy eggnog brings me right back to Christmases with my grandmother around the 1980s—a house full of family, laughter in every room, and good food always within reach. Foamy, rich, and creamy, it’s the kind of eggnog meant to be shared while lingering at the table, savoring the season and the simple joy of just being together. If you are looking for more food to enjoy together this Christmas season you can also try Christmas Cranberry Clusters, Christmas Punch, Christmas Tea, or 4 Dips to make this holiday season. You can also make this a more adult version by adding your choice of Brandy, or spiced Rum.
