This rich, creamy homemade non-alcoholic eggnog is made from scratch with just 7 pantry ingredients (plus a pinch of cinnamon for garnish, if desired).
And since it’s a no-cook recipe, you skip the stovetop entirely (no tempering eggs and zero risk of curdling).
No need to have it only on the holidays! This recipe is so easy that you can have it any time of the year and for any occasion!
And, once it’s been chilled, it’s a delicious drink even in the summer!
A terrific, creamy mocktail!
About this drink
This homemade non-alcoholic eggnog is a delicious and fun drink for the holidays or any time of year!
You literally just whip it up!
And it refrigerates well! Just give it a mix after it’s sat in the fridge for a while.
Make it for get-togethers, parties, or just have it in front of the TV!
It’s a terrific treat that no one seems to think of having once the holidays have come and gone!
So, surprise them!
Some cooking terms
What does it mean when recipes say “to taste” about an ingredient?
When recipes say “to taste,” it means that you can put in as little or as much as you like to your own taste. Some recipes have many ingredients that a cook can adjust to their own taste when cooking (not so much when baking, though).
The best way to calculate what your taste is with a recipe that you are not yet familiar with is to first taste the dish and then add the “to taste” ingredient GRADUALLY, a little at a time—a splash of this or a pinch of that—until the dish is just the way you like it.
Make sure to stir the ingredient after each time you add it so that the flavor will distribute evenly and become part of the dish. Then taste again. Repeat until you reach your personal preference.
Note: If you plan on using the recipe again, it is highly recommended to make a note of what and how much you added so that you can refer to it next time.
What does it mean when a recipe says that an ingredient is “optional” or “if desired”?
If an ingredient is “optional,” it means that you can add it in or not based on your own preference. An optional ingredient can be flavor-related (i.e., salty, sweet, spicy, etc.), appearance-related (garnish), or even something like nuts or chocolate chips in baking.
What does “temper” mean?
To gently bring two ingredients to the same temperature or consistency so they combine smoothly instead of fighting each other, such as when putting raw, open eggs into boiling water.
What cooking measurement expressions mean:
Drop – ¹/₆₄ teaspoon (or less—it’s however a literal drop comes out)
Smidgen – ¹/₃₂ teaspoon
Pinch – ¹⁄₁₆ teaspoon (what you can grab between your finger and thumb)
Dash – ⅛ teaspoon (what comes out when you shake out of a shaker or bottle)
Tad – ¼ teaspoon
Dollop—a glob on a spoon (like with mayonnaise or ice cream)
Scant—a scant cup is almost a cup, just below the line.
Heaping—above the line of the spoon (teaspoon, tablespoon)
A little about Eggnog
While the origins of the name “eggnog” seem to be in dispute (there are several thoughts on the idea depending on which dictionary one uses or who one asks), it is generally believed that the drink itself originated in England in as early as the 13th century and may have derived from a drink favored by monks. Needless to say, it evolved over time.
The drink included milk, eggs, and some form of liquor.
When it was expensive to make, because of the cost of the ingredients, it was primarily consumed by the wealthy. However, once it arrived in America in the 18th century, where eggs and milk could readily be found and rum was less expensive than other liquors, it became a popular drink for all.
Later, when rum became difficult to get due to the Revolutionary War, people substituted whiskey or bourbon. Some people even used moonshine to keep the cost down.
There is some evidence that some variation of eggnog was used as a medical remedy, and records show that even George Washington had his own version that he served to visitors.
Even today, many versions of the drink can be found depending on where one is.
Easy Non-Alcoholic Eggnog is a very easy-to-make recipe that doesn’t require any cooking but tastes delicious! Oh, and feel free to add liquor if you so choose!
What ingredients are needed to make homemade non-alcoholic eggnog?
eggs*
whipping cream
white granulated sugar
milk
vanilla extract (a good imitation is fine)
ground nutmeg
salt
ground cinnamon for garnish, if desired
*Note: Because this is a no-cook recipe using raw eggs, if you are concerned about young kids, pregnant women, or anyone with a compromised immune system, you can use pasteurized eggs for this recipe.
Easy Homemade Non-Alcoholic Eggnog
Delicious and easy non-alcoholic, no-cook eggnog recipe to make at home any time of the year!
Ingredients
- 6 eggs
- 1 cup whipping cream
- 1 1/4 cup white granulated sugar
- 2 cups milk
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract (a good imitation is fine)
- 1 1/2 teaspoons ground nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- ground cinnamon for garnish, if desired
Instructions
- Beat whipping cream until stiff.
- Separate the whites from the yokes.
- Whip the whites until stiff.
- Combine the stiff egg whites, whipped cream, egg yolks, milk, sugar, vanilla, nutmeg, and salt.
- Chill (around half an hour), mix if needed, pour into glasses, top with cinnamon garnish (if desired), and serve.
Nutrition Information:
Yield:
4Serving Size:
1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 626Total Fat: 31gSaturated Fat: 18gTrans Fat: 1gUnsaturated Fat: 11gCholesterol: 356mgSodium: 313mgCarbohydrates: 71gFiber: 0gSugar: 71gProtein: 15g