Buddy the Elf’s Favorite Maple Eggnog
“The best way to spread Christmas cheer is singing loud for all to hear” — or serving Buddy the Elf’s favorite maple eggnog, which is sure to give you all the holiday vibes in no time. While most eggnog recipes are sweetened with sugar, this recipe uses maple syrup as a nod to Buddy’s favorite food group. The maple syrup gives this eggnog a warmth and richness that make for the most decadent holiday cocktail.
Servings 8 servings
Calories 389kcal
Equipment
- Medium saucepan
- Whisk
Ingredients
- 6 egg yolks reserve 3 egg whites
- 3 cups whole milk
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ¾ cup real maple syrup
- 4 cinnamon sticks
- 1 ½ teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon nutmeg preferably freshly grated
- ½ teaspoon whole cloves
- Pinch of salt
- ¾ to 1 cup liquor or liqueur of choice depending on your preferred strength, optional
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 desired liquor or liqueur if using. 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.
- My favorite alcohol options are bourbon, vanilla bean-orange-infused bourbon, spiced rum, brandy, Kahlua and Baileys.
- 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: 389kcal | Carbohydrates: 41g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 21g | Cholesterol: 238mg | Sodium: 639mg | Sugar: 30g