Best ever egg nog is just what it is! Egg nog that is creamy and delicious and perfect for those get togethers this wonderful time of year. When my grand kids came over for Thanksgiving, my husband had bought some egg nog.
My cute little grand daughter that is 4 years old asked her mom to buy some of that drink! (Egg nog) Then she asked her brother who is 9 if he knew how to make egg nog? He said “No, but when we find a recipe we should put it on the blog”. Ha ha! So grandma to the rescue.
I just know that they are going to love it even more than the egg nog that you buy in the store. I know that I sure do. Once you try this I am pretty sure that you will never want to go back to the egg nog that you buy in the store and you will be making best ever egg nog.
What Ingredients Do I Need For Best Egg Nog Ever?
Here’s a list of ingredients you’ll need to make this eggnog (scroll down for the full recipe):
- 3 eggs
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon ginger
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 4 cups milk
- 2 cups vanilla ice cream, softened
How Do I Make Best Egg Nog Ever?
Here’s the simple steps you’ll follow to make this eggnog (scroll down for the full recipe):
- In a medium bowl, beat 3 eggs with a hand mixer until fluffy. You could also use a blender.
- Gradually add 1/2 cup sugar.
- Mix in 1/4 teaspoon ginger, 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon, 1/8 teaspoon salt, and 4 cups milk.
- Blend in 2 cups softened vanilla ice cream.
- Place egg nog into cups.
- Garnish with nutmeg, and or whipped cream or whipped topping.
Here is another Christmas story.
The Christmas Envelope:
It’s just a small, white envelope stuck among the branches of our Christmas tree. No name, no identification, no inscription. It has peeked through the branches of our tree for the past 10 years or so.
It all began because my husband Mike hated Christmas-oh, not the true meaning of Christmas, but the commercial aspects of it – overspending… the frantic running around at the last minute to get a tie for Uncle Harry and the dusting powder for Grandma – the gift given in desperation because you couldn’t think of anything else. Knowing he felt this way, I decided one year to bypass the usual shirts, sweaters, ties and so forth. I reached for something special just for Mike. The inspiration came in an unusual way.
Our son Kevin, who was 12 that year, was wrestling at the junior level at the school he attended; and shortly before Christmas, there was a non-league match against a team sponsored by an inner-city church, mostly black. These youngsters, dressed in sneakers so ragged that shoestrings seemed to be the only thing holding them together, presented a sharp contrast to our boys in their spiffy blue and gold uniforms and sparkling new wrestling shoes.
No Headgear:
As the match began, I was alarmed to see that the other team was wrestling without headgear, a kind of light helmet designed to protect a wrestler’s ears. It was a luxury that ragtag team obviously could not afford. Well, we ended up walloping them. We took every weight class. And as each of their boys got up from the mat, he swaggered around in his tatters with false bravado, a kind of street pride that couldn’t acknowledge defeat.
Mike, seated beside me, shook his head sadly, “I wish just one of them could have won,” he said. “they have a lot of potential, but losing like this could take the heart right out of them”.
Mike loved kids – all kids – and he knew them, having coached little league football, baseball and La Crosse. That’s when the idea for his present came.
That afternoon, I went to a local sporting goods sort and bought an assortment of wrestling headgear and shoes and sent them anonymously to the inner-city church. On Christmas Eve, I placed the envelope on the tree, the note inside telling Mike what I had done and that this was his gift from me.
The Best Gift:
His smile was the brightest thing about Christmas that year and in succeeding years. For each Christmas, I followed the tradition–one year sending a group of mentally handicapped youngsters to a hockey game, another year a check to a pair of elderly brothers whose home had burned to the ground the week before Christmas, and on and on.
The envelope became the highlight of our Christmas. It was always the last thing opened on Christmas morning and our children, ignoring their new toys, would stand with wide-eyed anticipations as their dad lifted the envelope from the tree to reveal its contents.
As the children grew, the toys gave way to more practical presents, but the envelope never lost its allure. The story doesn’t end there. You see, we lost Mike last year due to dreaded cancer. When Christmas rolled around, I was still so wrapped in grief that I barely got the tree up. But Christmas Eve found me placing an envelope on the tree, and in the morning, it was joined by three more. Each of our children, unbeknownst to the others, had placed an envelope on the tree for their dad.
The tradition has grown and someday will expand even further with our grandchildren standing around the tree with wide-eyed anticipation watching as their fathers take down the envelope. Mike’s spirit, like the Christmas spirit, will always be with us.
May we all remember Christ, who is the reason for the season, and the true Christmas spirit this year and always.
Why is Eggnog Seasonal?
The story above seemed very fitting for our family this year, as two weeks ago, my father-in-law went to the hospital with pain in his left arm. We thought that it was a quick in and out of the hospital and then he would be home for the holidays.
Unfortunately, that was not how the story ended. He went to a different home. Back to his heavenly home. He has been without my mother-in-law for 18 years and I am happy for him, but it sure is hard to say good-bye to those we love.
He was a great man and he will be dearly missed. As I Christmas shop this year and see so many things that I could get him for Christmas, I decided in place of getting our parents a gift, I too will find someone who is in need and that I can help this year.
Merry Christmas to my parents and my husbands parents, on the other side. And Merry Christmas to all of you! And may we all remember the true meaning of Christmas!
Don’t forget to try some best ever egg nog. I cannot wait to make some more for my cute grand-kids. And even though it will be a different Christmas this year, we will love and enjoy our family and friends and we will remember that it is the giving that is important not the getting.
Tips and Tricks For Best Egg Nog Ever:
- Make sure that you mix the eggs up really well. This gives it a fantastic consistency.
- It really doesn’t matter what kind of vanilla ice-cream you use any variety will do.
- You do not have to put cream on top, but you might want to add the nutmeg for added flavor!
- If you have any left over, make french toast the next morning!
Some More Delicious Beverages:
Best Ever Egg Nog
Best ever egg nog is just what it is! Egg nog that is creamy and delicious and perfect for those get togethers this wonderful time of year.
Ingredients
- 3 eggs
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon ginger
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 4 cups milk
- 2 cups vanilla ice cream, softened
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, beat the eggs with a hand mixer until fluffy. You could also use a blender.
- Gradually add the sugar.
- Mix in the ginger, cinnamon, salt and the milk.
- Blend in the ice cream.
- Place egg nog, into cups.
- Garnish with nutmeg, and or whipped cream or whipped topping.
Nutrition Information
Yield
7Serving Size
1Amount Per Serving Calories 236Total Fat 9gSaturated Fat 5gTrans Fat 0gUnsaturated Fat 3gCholesterol 108mgSodium 170mgCarbohydrates 30gFiber 0gSugar 22gProtein 9g
This data was provided and calculated by Nutritionix
This recipe looks amazing and so perfect for the holidays. FYI – you were one of my features this week at Best of the Weekend. Be sure to stop by to see all the features and link up any other projects you would like. I am sorry for the loss of your father in law. Take care, Shelley
Thank you so much for coming by and leaving a comment, and for the wonderful feature of our Egg Nog. Thank you for your thoughts.
Thank you so much Shelley, it is never easy to lose a parent. But it sure helps when wonderful people like yourself care. Thank you so much for the feature, and we will be stopping by.Enjoy your holiday season!!
Your homemade egg nog looks delicious, Amy! What a lovely Christmas treat!
Thank you April, we really liked it! My husband said “how hard is this to make”. I asked why he said we need some more! 🙂
Looks so yummy Amy! I have never made my own egg nog before. A treat for sure!
It was amazing and I can’t wait to share it with my cute grand kids!!
i want to try this! Thanks for sharing at the To Grandma’s House We Go DIY, Crafts, Recipes and more Link Party last week. I pinned this! Hope to see you again this week.
I hope that you do get a chance to try it. It is delicious. Thank you for coming by.
Tried this receipt today and was pleasntly surprised. I’d like to make it a little thicker though. Any suggestions? The flavor is 5 stars and super easy to make.
Thank you so much for your comment. If you want to thicken it up, you could add some cream that has been whipped, or make sure that your ice cream isn’t too soft. I hope this helps. Thanks again for stopping by!
anyone put alcohol? if so how much to this recipe?
We have never used alcohol so I can’t really comment on that. Good luck and thank you for coming by.
Best recipe and easy to make. Thank you for sharing!
We love this egg nog and it is really easy to make. Thank you for coming by and for leaving such a nice comment. Happy Holidays to you!
Your recipe for egg nog looks delicious…I’ve never thought to add ice cream. 🙂
I enjoyed reading your Christmas Envelope Story and was left with tears in my eyes for your family…for your loss, but especially for your kindness and love for others. Thank you for inspiring others with your post!
Pinning and sharing!
Thanks for sharing your recipe and story on the 12 Days of Christmas Cookies Party!
This egg nog is delicious. Thank you for reading the post. I love Christmas time and the opportunities that arise to help those around us. There is nothing better than the feeling that one gets when serving others. Thank you for giving us the opportunity to share our recipes!
Amy,
This reminds me of an eggnog I use to make many years ago, but lost the recipe. I sent hubby to store to buy ingredients to make some. I can’t wait until he gets back.
Congratulations, you are being featured on Over The Moon Linky party. I hope you stop by. https://www.eclecticredbarn.com/2019/12/over-moon-linky-party_22.html
Hugs,
Bev
Thank you so much for featuring our Best Ever Egg Nog. We love Egg Nog and this is our favorite. Merry Christmas to you!
Absolutely wonderful flavor. I was searching for a recipe that did not have cream since I was out. I added 1/4 tsp nutmeg directly in. So refreshing.
I am so happy to hear this! Thank you for sharing. I too, like to find ways to substitute instead of running to the store so often! Happy New Year!
My mother made eggnog with vanilla ice cream. I didn’t have her recipe. I finally found one. Thank you for sharing. Can’t wait to make!
Oh, I am so glad! I hope you enjoy it! Merry Christmas!
I made this and it was good. Just a little too sweet for me. Could use less sugar. Would make again. I added rum for an alcoholic drink.
Thank you for leaving a comment. I’m glad that you enjoyed it. Adding rum is perfect for an alcoholic drink.
I made this for the first time today for my immediate family. I was hoping it would be good. It was soooo quick & easy to make. I did add a little more cinnamon to the recipe so I didn’t have to top individual glasses with it, but have it incorporated into the flavor. Just a little less to do when serving to my kids. It was excellent!! I will make more tomorrow for guests & will top that batch with the cinnamon instead of extra in the recipe. I strongly recommend this.
Thank you so much for leaving a comment. We are so glad that you enjoyed the egg nog. This is one of our favorite Christmas recipes.
Is this recipe with raw eggs unsafe for possible salmonella? Shouldn’t you pasteurize or temper these eggs first?
I use pasteurized eggs, and we haven’t had a problem. People with auto immune issues and older folk do need to be careful. You could also temp the ingredients to 160 degrees, but I have never done this before and I am not sure of the results. I hope this helps. 🙂