Shocker: I’m partial to traditions. I know, it isn’t smack-you-in-your-face obvious, and I’m happy to clarify. And one of my very favourite traditions is making homemade eggnog to sip on while Justin and I decorate our tree.

We’ve been doing this for 7 years now, and it’s something we both look forward to each year. And at the risk of offending everyone I know – I usually despise eggnog. I’ve always found it to be far too sweet, almost cloying, and never really understood the appeal. That is, until I made it myself (originally for my eggnog-loving husband, but now it’s secretly for me).

 I will be the first to admit that sometimes it’s not neccessary to complicate things, and store bought can often win, but eggnog just isn’t one of those things. If you’ve never tried homemade eggnog, you’re in for a treat. It’s smooth, incredibly creamy, and not quite as sweet as its mass-produced counterpart – I guarantee it’ll be your new favourite holiday treat. 

The Best Homemade Eggnog Recipe

What you’ll need:

6 large egg yolks
1/3 cup granulated sugar
1 cup half and half cream
2 cups milk
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
pinch of salt
1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
extra nutmeg, for garnish

What you’ll do: