Festive Clover Eggnog Recipe Perfect For Parties
This Clover Eggnog Recipe is a creamy and festive holiday beverage made with Clover Classic custard, full cream milk, vanilla extract, cinnamon, and nutmeg. It’s a smooth, custard-based eggnog recipe that brings comfort and warmth to holiday gatherings. Perfect for Christmas parties or cozy evenings, this homemade eggnog is easy to prepare and can be served with or without alcohol. With its rich custard texture and lightly spiced flavor, this recipe for eggnog makes a holiday treat everyone will enjoy. Learn how to make eggnog at home with simple ingredients and follow step-by-step instructions for the perfect holiday drink.
- Prep time
- 10 min
- Cook time
- 10 min
- Yield
- 6 servings
- Difficulty
- MEDIUM
Ingredients
Quantities are shown as originally provided.
- 2 cups Clover Classic custard
- 2 cups Clover full cream milk
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg (plus extra for garnish)
- 2 large eggs, beaten (optional for richer eggnog)
- ¼ cup sugar (adjust to taste)
- ½ cup cream (for extra richness, optional)
- Cinnamon sticks (for garnish)
Instructions
- 1
Warm the Milk: In a medium saucepan, warm up the Clover full cream milk gently on low heat. Do not boil
- 2
it needs just enough heat to go with the rest
- 3
Mix the Base: In another bowl, whisk together eggs (if used) and sugar until they become light and fluffy
- 4
Combine: Slowly pour in the warm milk into the egg mixture, whisking as you do so
- 5
this tempers the eggs and prevents them from scrambling
- 6
Cook the Mixture: Pour everything back into the saucepan, and on low heat, stir constantly, cooking just until the mixture thickens slightly into a custard-like consistency
- 7
Add Flavor: Remove from heat and stir in the ingredients: Clover Classic custard, cream, vanilla extract, ground cinnamon, and nutmeg
- 8
Chill: Pour everything into a pitcher, cover, and refrigerate at least 1 to 2 hours to give time for the flavors to blend and chill completely
- 9
Serve: Pour out into glasses, dust with nutmeg, and garnish with a cinnamon stick.