Low Sodium Classic Homemade Egg Nog
Indulge in the creamy, festive flavors of the holiday season with this Low Sodium Classic Homemade Egg Nog recipe. Perfectly balancing a rich blend of whole milk, heavy cream, and pure vanilla extract, this healthier twist on the traditional favorite keeps salt to a minimum while delivering maximum holiday cheer. Warm spices like nutmeg and cinnamon add a cozy depth, while the optional splash of bourbon or rum invites a celebratory touch. Ready in just 25 minutes, this easy homemade egg nog is strained for an ultra-smooth texture and beautifully chilled for sipping. Whether served as-is or garnished with a cinnamon stick or freshly grated nutmeg, it’s the ultimate treat for Christmas festivities or winter gatherings. Enjoy the classic flavors you love, minus the extra sodium!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 large eggs
- 0.5 cup granulated sugar
- 2 cups whole milk
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- 0.5 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 0.25 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 0.5 cup optional bourbon or rum
Instructions
In a medium bowl, whisk together the eggs and sugar until the mixture becomes smooth and slightly thickened.
Pour the mixture into a medium saucepan and add the milk.
Cook the mixture over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the mixture reaches 160°F, about 10 minutes. The mixture should coat the back of a spoon.
Remove from heat and strain the mixture through a fine-mesh sieve into a large mixing bowl to remove any cooked egg bits.
Stir in the heavy cream, vanilla extract, nutmeg, and cinnamon. Mix until fully incorporated.
Let the egg nog cool to room temperature, then cover and refrigerate until thoroughly chilled, about 2 hours.
Before serving, stir in the optional bourbon or rum, if desired.
Serve cold. Optionally, garnish with a sprinkle of nutmeg or a cinnamon stick for a festive touch.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2065 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 116.1 g | 149% | |
| Saturated Fat | 63.1 g | 316% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.5 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 1043 mg | 348% | |
| Sodium | 547 mg | 24% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 128.8 g | 47% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.6 g | 2% | |
| Total Sugars | 123.6 g | ||
| Protein | 40.0 g | 80% | |
| Vitamin D | 9.4 mcg | 47% | |
| Calcium | 721 mg | 55% | |
| Iron | 4.1 mg | 23% | |
| Potassium | 1018 mg | 22% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
