Keto Eggnog Festive Holiday Cheer (Printable Version)
Creamy, spiced holiday beverage with almond milk and warm nutmeg cinnamon flavors.
# What You Need:
→ Base
01 - 2 cups unsweetened almond milk
02 - 1 cup heavy cream
03 - 4 large eggs
04 - 1/3 cup powdered erythritol or other keto-friendly sweetener
→ Flavorings
05 - 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
06 - 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
07 - 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
→ Optional Garnishes
08 - 1/4 cup dark rum or bourbon, omit for alcohol-free version
09 - Whipped cream for topping
10 - Additional ground nutmeg or cinnamon for dusting
# Directions:
01 - Combine almond milk and heavy cream in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Warm gently until steaming but do not boil, stirring occasionally to prevent scorching.
02 - Whisk eggs and powdered erythritol in a mixing bowl until the mixture becomes pale in color and completely smooth.
03 - Gradually ladle small amounts of the warm milk mixture into the egg mixture while whisking constantly. This prevents the eggs from curdling and ensures a smooth consistency.
04 - Pour the tempered mixture back into the saucepan. Cook over low heat, stirring continuously with a wooden spoon or whisk, until the mixture thickens enough to coat the back of the spoon, approximately 5–8 minutes.
05 - Remove from heat immediately. Stir in ground nutmeg, ground cinnamon, and vanilla extract until fully incorporated. Add rum or bourbon now if using alcohol.
06 - Transfer the eggnog to a glass pitcher or bowl. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour, or until completely chilled. For extra frothiness, blend before chilling.
07 - Pour chilled eggnog into serving glasses. Top with whipped cream and dust generously with nutmeg or cinnamon before serving.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- You get all the velvety richness of traditional eggnog without the sugar crash that usually sends me napping by 8pm
- The tempering technique I learned completely transformed my relationship with making custard style drinks
- Perfect for serving a mixed crowd since the alcohol is completely optional and nobody notices the difference
02 -
- That tempering step is absolutely crucial and the one time I rushed it I ended up with sweetened scrambled eggs which nobody wants to serve at a holiday party
- The mixture continues thickening as it cools so do not panic if it seems slightly thin when you remove it from the heat
03 -
- Powdered sweetener is worth the extra effort because regular granular sweeteners leave grit at the bottom of the glass
- Never walk away from the stove while the mixture is thickening because it goes from perfect to scrambled in about 30 seconds