Non Alcoholic Eggnog Recipes Best

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For many holiday and Christmas celebrations, eggnog is an essential festive beverage. But because of raw eggs and alcohol, families may shy away from the creamy drink. However, there is no need to fear raw eggs in this recipe, as the eggs are gently cooked to 160 F kill any potential bacteria. And because it is alcohol-free, everyone can enjoy this quintessential Christmas drink. Consider making a big batch of this eggnog to enjoy throughout the holiday season.

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For any adults who do choose to partake in alcohol, add liquor to individual mugs or half of the batch of eggnog. Brandy is the most traditional alcoholic add-in for eggnog, but if you prefer, you could try a mix of dark rum and cognac; another option is bourbon.

This non-alcoholic eggnog was rich, creamy, and delicious. Mine registered 160 F after 30 minutes, and I gave it about 5 minutes longer to thicken a bit more and coat a spoon. The recipe made about 5 cups. You could use the custard mixture to make eggnog ice cream as well. —Diana Rattray

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To be honest, I’m not a huge fan of rum. I can do without it but on some occasions I may indulge in some cocktails. Eggnog is known as a traditional Christmas/Thanksgiving alcoholic drink. There are some people that prefer not to enjoy it with the alcohol. So this is for those people that want to enjoy eggnog without the booze. I would like to share my favorite non-alcoholic eggnog recipe.

Although the traditional recipe calls for rum, I think we can make an exception. Every now and then I think it is a good idea to break the rules just a little. Since eggnog has eggs in it, the rum is used to preserve the eggnog for a long period. Obviously, making the recipe without it will cause the eggnog to not last as long. 

I love this eggnog, it is my favorite because of the spices and also because of the creamy/frothy texture. Some people discard the egg whites, but I like to separate the whites from the yolks and fold the whites into the mixture. The reason I fold in the whites is because it gives it an extra frothiness that I just love. You need to give it a try.

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The scent of raw eggs isn’t always pleasing to my nostrils and the idea of drinking raw eggs turns me off. So, the best way to enjoy eggnog in my household is the cooked version. Although, the uncooked version may take less time and work, the cooked version is way creamier and richer in my opinion.

This year was the first time I ever drank eggnog and I also learned how to make it. Growing up in the Caribbean, eggnog wasn’t our thing so I was unfamiliar with it, I grew on ponche de crème rather than eggnog; However, thanks to having a food blog I get to try a whole set of things.Classic, creamy, and old-fashioned, this homemade non-alcoholic eggnog recipe tastes better than the store-bought stuff and will impress your friends and family throughout the fall and holiday season! The original recipe is non-alcoholic, but there are also instructions on how to make an adults-only version!

As I walk through the grocery stores during the holiday season, I am always struck by how much eggnog I see on the shelves. Carton after carton of this thick, creamy drink that people associate with the holidays.

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Afterall, nothing says ‘the holiday season’ more than a glass of rich and creamy old-fashioned eggnog while you hang out with friends or sit by the crackling fire!

Unfortunately, when I look at the ingredients on all those store-bought versions, I feel like all I see is preservatives. Plus, those versions taste ONLY OK, but once you taste my homemade non-alcoholic eggnog recipe, you’ll never buy it from the store again!

Pull up a chair, friends, and let’s make a classic, old-fashioned, creamy, one-pan treat. Have a few copies of this non-alcoholic eggnog recipe on hand to share, because everyone will ask you for it. 😂

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It’s a thick drink that’s a mixture of beaten egg yolks, cream, and spices and is served chilled. While it tastes delicious without alcohol, it can include alcohol to make it boozy (adults-only version, that is!).

This holiday favorite is rich, creamy, smooth, and…well, egg-y. And it’s definitely one of those drinks that people either love or hate. Rarely do you find someone who is ambivalent about nog.

Store-bought versions are non-alcoholic, super thick, and (worse) only mildly spiced. They also contain a lot of additives and preservatives to create that thick texture and ensure long shelf life. Bleh – no, thank you!

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I always feel that simple is better. Making things from scratch is almost always healthier, cheaper, and tastes way better because it’s fresher. Plus, you can flavor it exactly how you prefer (more cinnamon? no problem!).

That said, when I find products I can make myself that don’t take a lot of time and produce a healthier product, then I’mALL in!

Admittedly, I always thought with its depth of flavor, that eggnog had to be complicated to make, so I never tried. Oh, how wrong I was!

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Classic, traditional eggnog is made with raw eggs. And alcohol. Not exactly family-friendly, right? (just in case you do want a boozy batch or two, check out my note below for making spiked eggnog)

Is there nutmeg in eggnog? Yep (it’s sooooo good)! It’s just one of the warm, comforting, cozy spices that give this recipe such an amazing flavor.

If you really love nutmeg, then I highly suggest buying whole nutmeg and grinding it yourself. So much more wonderful nutmeg flavor than store-bought ground nutmeg – yum!

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Eggs are the driving force behind the thickness of eggnog. When you heat eggs in liquid and then cool it, the eggs help the entire recipe thicken up.

But you have to be VERY careful when heating eggs. If you heat them too quickly or forget to stir them – even for a minute or two – you can end up with scorched bits on the bottom of your pan or scrambled eggs in your eggnog. Neither one of those scenarios makes for a delicious, highly sought-after drink.

If the eggs are the thickening agent, the whole milk and heavy whipping cream are the creamy part of this homemade non-alcoholic eggnog recipe.

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Just like with the eggs, however, it’s crucial to heat this drink slowly and stir constantly to keep it from scorching on the bottom of your pan.

Traditionally, you would use sugar in this drink. However, if you want to make a sugar-free version, I suggest replacing the sugar with Lakanto Monk Fruit sweetener at a 1:1 ratio

There isn’t much salt in this recipe at all, but it’s important for adding another dimension to the overall flavor of the non-alcoholic eggnog recipe. Don’t leave it out – it makes a difference.

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Alcohol acts as a preservative and a sterilizer so that it kills any salmonella (just in case you love the traditional version and are freaked out to learn it contains raw eggs).

If you love the rich, creamy taste of classic eggnog, but don’t like the idea of using raw eggs, this non-alcoholic eggnog recipe is for you!

This recipe is very simple to make. But for anyone not familiar with cooking milk or eggs, there are a few small things to know.

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In this eggnog recipe, you need to SLOWLY (and I really mean slowly) heat the eggs