Description
This Crockpot Eggnog recipe offers a warm, creamy, and flavorful holiday beverage made effortlessly in a slow cooker. Combining rich egg yolks, cream, milk, and aromatic spices like nutmeg and cinnamon, this eggnog is cooked gently on low heat for a perfect smooth texture. It is then chilled and served with optional whipped cream for an indulgent festive treat.
Ingredients
Scale
Eggnog Ingredients
- 8 large egg yolks
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 1½ cups heavy cream
- 2 cups milk
- ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- ½ teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1 cinnamon stick
- ⅛ teaspoon kosher salt
Garnish (Optional)
- Whipped cream
- Ground nutmeg or cinnamon for dusting
Instructions
- Whisk egg yolks and sugar: In a bowl, whisk together the 8 large egg yolks and ½ cup granulated sugar until the mixture is smooth and creamy, ensuring the sugar dissolves properly.
- Add ingredients to Crockpot: Pour the egg yolk mixture into the Crockpot. Add 1½ cups heavy cream, 2 cups milk, ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg, ½ teaspoon pure vanilla extract, 1 cinnamon stick, and ⅛ teaspoon kosher salt. Stir gently to combine all ingredients evenly.
- Cook the eggnog: Cover the Crockpot and cook on low heat for 1½ hours. Stir the mixture 1 to 2 times during cooking to prevent curdling and ensure even cooking.
- Cool the mixture: After cooking, remove the lid and stir the eggnog again. Let it cool in the Crockpot for about 30 minutes to slightly lower the temperature before chilling.
- Remove cinnamon stick: Carefully remove the cinnamon stick from the mixture.
- Chill the eggnog: Transfer the eggnog to a beverage container. Refrigerate for several hours or until fully chilled; the eggnog will thicken as it chills.
- Serve: Pour the chilled eggnog into glasses. Optionally, top each serving with whipped cream and a light dusting of ground nutmeg or cinnamon for garnish and extra flavor.
Notes
- Stirring occasionally during cooking is important to prevent the eggs from curdling.
- Chilling overnight yields the best texture and flavor.
- For a spiked variation, add rum, bourbon, or brandy before serving.
- Use pasteurized eggs if you have any safety concerns with raw eggs.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: Crockpot eggnog, slow cooker eggnog, holiday drinks, creamy eggnog recipe, festive beverage
