Festive Vanilla Spice Delight

This delightful Vanilla Spiced Eggnog is a creamy and aromatic Christmas drink that will add a touch of elegance to your holiday celebrations. The rich flavors of vanilla, spiced with cinnamon and nutmeg, combine with the velvety texture of whipped cream to create a truly indulgent treat. Whether served at a cozy gathering or as a special dessert cocktail, this eggnog is the perfect way to evoke the festive spirit.

Festive Vanilla Spice Delight

A creamy and aromatic Christmas eggnog with rich vanilla and warm spices topped with velvety whipped cream.

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Prep Time 10 mins
Cook Time 15 mins
Total Time 25 mins

Ingredients

  • 1 large egg yolk (pasteurized)
  • 2 tablespoons sugar
  • 1/8 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1/8 teaspoon nutmeg
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Seeds from 1/4 of a vanilla bean
  • Pinch of salt
  • 1/3 cup heavy cream
  • 3/4 cup milk
  • 1/3 cup whipping cream
  • 1 teaspoon cream cheese
  • 1 tablespoon powdered sugar

Instructions

  1. Allow the egg to sit at room temperature for 30 minutes.
  2. In a mixing bowl, whisk together the egg yolk, sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt until well combined.
  3. In a heavy saucepan, heat the heavy cream, milk, vanilla extract, and vanilla bean seeds over medium to medium-high heat, stirring constantly until it reaches a soft boil, then reduce the heat to low.
  4. Slowly ladle a portion of the milk mixture into the egg mixture, whisking until well blended, repeating with another ladle of the milk mixture.
  5. Pour the egg mixture into the saucepan with the remaining milk mixture and cook the eggnog for 4 minutes while stirring constantly.
  6. Remove from the heat and let it cool. For best results, refrigerate overnight.
  7. For the topping: In a mixing bowl, blend the cream cheese and 2 tablespoons of heavy cream until smooth and creamy, then add the remaining heavy cream and powdered sugar. Use a stand mixer on low speed to combine the ingredients until well blended, then beat the whipping cream until stiff peaks form.
  8. Fill a glass 3/4 full with eggnog, add the whipped cream on top, and sprinkle cinnamon through a stencil for a festive touch.