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Quick Cooked Custard Eggnog: Best Easy No Raw Eggs Recipe

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This quick cooked custard eggnog is creamy, rich, and perfectly spiced without the worry of raw eggs. It comes together in about 15 minutes using simple ingredients, and tastes like you spent hours on it.

Ingredients

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  • 4 large egg yolks
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 cups whole milk
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • Pinch of salt
  • Optional: 1-2 tablespoons bourbon, rum, or brandy

Instructions

  1. In a mixing bowl, whisk together the 4 egg yolks and 1/2 cup sugar until pale yellow and slightly thickened, about 1-2 minutes.
  2. In a medium saucepan, combine 2 cups whole milk, 1 cup heavy cream, and a pinch of salt. Heat over medium heat until hot but not boiling (steam rising and tiny bubbles around edges).
  3. While whisking the egg yolk mixture constantly, slowly drizzle in about 1 cup of the hot milk mixture to temper the eggs.
  4. Pour the tempered egg mixture back into the saucepan with the remaining milk. Return to medium-low heat and whisk constantly until the mixture thickens enough to coat the back of a spoon, about 5-7 minutes.
  5. Remove from heat and stir in 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, 1/2 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg, and 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon. If using alcohol, stir it in now.
  6. Optional: Strain the eggnog through a fine-mesh strainer into a clean bowl or measuring cup for a silky smooth texture.
  7. Serve warm immediately, or let cool to room temperature and refrigerate for at least 2 hours to serve cold.

Notes

For best texture, use room temperature eggs. If custard becomes lumpy, strain through a fine-mesh strainer. The eggnog thickens as it cools; stir in a splash of milk or cream if needed. Make ahead for better flavor—the spices meld overnight.

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