Crockpot Eggnog Recipe
This creamy Crockpot Eggnog recipe offers a warm and comforting holiday beverage made easy with a slow cooker. Rich with egg yolks, heavy cream, and spiced with nutmeg, vanilla, and cinnamon, it’s a perfect festive drink that’s gently cooked and chilled to develop its signature smooth texture and flavor. Serve chilled with a topping of whipped cream for a traditional, delightful treat.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
- Total Time: 2 hours 10 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
Eggnog Base
- 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
- Whipped cream (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Whisk egg yolks and sugar: In a bowl, whisk together the egg yolks and granulated sugar until the mixture is smooth and creamy, which helps to dissolve the sugar and prepare the base for the eggnog.
- Combine ingredients in Crockpot: Pour the whisked egg yolks into the Crockpot. Add the heavy cream, milk, ground nutmeg, vanilla extract, cinnamon stick, and kosher salt to the Crockpot as well.
- Mix ingredients: Stir all the ingredients in the Crockpot thoroughly until well combined to ensure even flavor distribution.
- Cook the mixture: Cover the Crockpot and cook on low heat for 1½ hours. Stir the mixture one to two times during cooking to prevent curdling and to promote even cooking.
- Cool the eggnog: After cooking, remove the lid and stir the eggnog again. Allow it to cool for approximately 30 minutes to bring it closer to room temperature.
- Remove cinnamon stick: Take out the cinnamon stick from the mixture before refrigeration.
- Chill the eggnog: Transfer the eggnog to a suitable beverage container and place it in the refrigerator until thoroughly chilled. The chilling process will thicken the eggnog.
- Serve: Pour the chilled eggnog into glasses, optionally topping with whipped cream and a dusting of ground nutmeg or cinnamon to enhance the festive presentation and flavor.
Notes
- Stirring occasionally during cooking is crucial to prevent the eggs from scrambling and to ensure a smooth texture.
- Ensure the eggnog is fully chilled before serving to achieve the proper thickness and flavor development.
- For a spiked version, consider adding rum, bourbon, or brandy after chilling, just before serving.
- Use a fresh cinnamon stick for the best flavor infusion during cooking.
- Store leftover eggnog in the refrigerator and consume within 2-3 days for best freshness.
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