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Two glass mugs of Baileys eggnog on a silver tray with a glittery Christmas tree in the background and holiday decor around them.
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Baileys Eggnog

Give your next holiday party an extra spirited touch with this luscious, creamy Baileys eggnog! Homemade eggnog is prepared with a medley of warm seasonal spices and rich maple syrup, and then gets a healthy dose of everyone's favorite Irish cream to add a little festive fun. The holiday season isn’t complete without whipping up a batch of Baileys and eggnog — your guests will love every decadent sip.
Course Beverages
Cuisine British
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings 8 people
Calories 434kcal
Author Amanda McGrory-Dixon

Equipment

  • Small saucepan
  • Fine-mesh sieve

Ingredients

  • 6 large egg yolks reserve 3 egg whites
  • 3 cups whole milk
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • ¾ cup real maple syrup preferably grade A
  • 4 cinnamon sticks
  • 1 ½ teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg preferably freshly grated
  • ½ teaspoon whole cloves
  • Pinch of salt
  • 1 ½ cups Baileys Original Irish Cream

Instructions

  • Beat the egg yolks until they're smooth and slightly lightened in color. Set aside.
  • In a medium saucepan, bring milk, heavy cream, maple syrup, cinnamon sticks, vanilla extract, nutmeg, whole cloves and pinch of salt to a simmer over medium heat. Do not boil. After the mixture comes to a simmer, turn off the heat.
  • Strain some of the cream mixture through a fine-mesh sieve into the egg yolks and whisk. Repeat this process until all of the milk mixture is incorporated.
  • Stir in Baileys. Cover and refrigerate overnight. 
  • For an optional frothy topping, whip the reserved egg whites until soft peaks form immediately before serving and use to top each glass. Sprinkle with ground cinnamon and nutmeg if desired. Enjoy! 

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Notes

  • Keep covered in the refrigerator for up to three days.
  • Separate the eggs straight from the refrigerator while they're still cool. If they sit at room temperature, they don't separate as well. 
  • Plan ahead. The eggnog needs time to chill, so make it at least a day before serving.
  • Nutritional information is only an estimate. The accuracy of the nutritional information for any recipe on this site is not guaranteed.

Nutrition

Serving: 1drink | Calories: 434kcal | Carbohydrates: 39g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 23g | Saturated Fat: 13g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 190mg | Sodium: 52mg | Potassium: 258mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 32g | Vitamin A: 786IU | Vitamin C: 0.3mg | Calcium: 201mg | Iron: 1mg