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Boozy Eggnog With Baileys

Boozy eggnog is a classic holiday drink that's always popular. And, our recipe for eggnog with Baileys is a creamy, delicious glass of holiday cheer. Eggnog can be made with or without alcohol, but the boozy version is especially popular during the holiday season.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time20 minutes
Course: Beverages
Cuisine: American, American Southern, Christmas, Thanksgiving
Servings: 6
Calories: 445kcal
Author: Kelly Bloom
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Equipment

Ingredients

  • 6 egg yolks
  • ½ cup sugar
  • 2 cup milk
  • 1 cup whipping cream
  • 2 cinnamon sticks 2-3" long
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup Baileys liqueur
  • ½ teaspoon cinnamon powder
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Instructions

  • In a medium bowl, combine the egg yolks and sugar. Whisk together until the mixture thickens and becomes smooth.
    6 egg yolks, ½ cup sugar
  • In a medium sauce pan, combine the milk, whipping cream, cinnamon sticks, and salt.
    2 cup milk, 1 cup whipping cream, 2 cinnamon sticks, ¼ teaspoon salt
  • Heat the sauce pan over medium high heat to warm up the milk and cream mixture. Just before it starts to boil, turn off the heat.
  • Remove the sauce pan from the stove and let it cool for 5 minutes.
  • Create a liaison by drizzling ½ cup of the hot milk mixture to the bowl of beaten egg yolks, whisking vigorously while adding the hot milk.
  • Slowly pour the bowl of egg yolk and hot milk into the sauce pan, whisking while adding the egg yolk mixture. Reheat over medium heat and stir in the vanilla extract. Cook for 2-3 minutes, or until the eggnog reaches 160 F.
    ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Remove sauce pan from heat and allow to cool. To ensure a smooth texture, you can pour the warm eggnog through a fine mesh sieve. Stir in the Baileys liqueur and refrigerate to chill.
    1 cup Baileys liqueur
  • When ready to serve, pour or ladle into small glasses and sprinkle the top of the eggnog with cinnamon.
    ½ teaspoon cinnamon powder

Nutrition

Calories: 445kcal | Carbohydrates: 42g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 22g | Saturated Fat: 12g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 249mg | Sodium: 151mg | Potassium: 186mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 40g | Vitamin A: 978IU | Vitamin C: 0.3mg | Calcium: 163mg | Iron: 1mg