Homemade Salted Caramel Eggnog

Course: Drinks

Cuisine: American

Prep Time: 5

Cook Time: 10

Total Time: 15

Servings: glasses

Calories: 713kcal

Author: Becky Hardin - The Cookie Rookie

This SALTED CARAMEL EGGNOG recipe is my new holiday favorite! This is one easy eggnog recipe; I never knew it was so simple to make at home. Made on the stove in under 15 minutes and SO delicious!

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Equipment

Kitchen Scale (optional)
Stand Mixer

Ingredients

3 cups whole milk 681 grams
1 cup heavy whipping cream 227 grams
4 cinnamon sticks
¾ tablespoon pure vanilla extract 9 grams
1 teaspoon grated nutmeg 3 grams
5 large eggs 250 grams
⅔ cup granulated sugar 133 grams
½ cup caramel syrup 160 grams, plus more for garnish
1 tablespoon sea salt 9 grams, plus more for garnish (SEE NOTE)
¾ cup good quality dark rum 170 grams, optional
2 large egg whites 70 grams, optional, for garnish (SEE NOTE)

Instructions

In a large saucepan, combine the milk, cream, cinnamon, vanilla, and nutmeg. Bring to a boil over medium heat. Be careful when bringing to a boil that the milk doesn't boil over the pan. As soon as you see it bubbling, remove from heat.
3 cups whole milk, 1 cup heavy whipping cream, 4 cinnamon sticks, ¾ tablespoon pure vanilla extract, 1 teaspoon grated nutmeg
Allow to sit for at least 5-10 minutes to steep. (you want to make sure the milk mixture isn't hot enough to cook the eggs once added. So allow to sit for a little bit off the heat before the next step) :)
In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, beat the eggs and sugar on medium-high/high until fully combined.
5 large eggs, ⅔ cup granulated sugar
Pour the egg mixture into the milk and whisk quickly until fully combined.
Add caramel, sea salt, and rum (if using). Continue whisking to fully combine.
½ cup caramel syrup, 1 tablespoon sea salt, ¾ cup good quality dark rum
When you're ready to serve, beat the egg whites on high until foamy peaks form. (this is optional).
2 large egg whites
Pour the eggnog into the glass leaving a bit of room at the top. Top with fluffy egg whites (optional)
Garnish with nutmeg and caramel sauce.

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Notes

If using table salt, reduce the quantity by half. Start with less and adjust to your individual tastes!
As always, consuming raw eggs is at your own risk and totally up to each individual person.

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