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Dairy Free Eggnog

Celebrate the holidays with traditional eggnog made without milk. This dairy free eggnog is extra creamy and satisfying. You won't even miss the cream. Spike it with your favorite liquor to make it a cocktail or serve as-is for an alcohol free treat.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time5 minutes
Total Time10 minutes
Course: Cocktails
Cuisine: American
Keyword: almond milk eggnog, dairy free eggnog, easy eggnog recipe, how to make eggnog from scratch
Servings: 16 servings
Calories: 160kcal
Author: Melissa Belanger

Ingredients

  • 2/3 cup sugar
  • 6 large eggs yolk
  • 2 cups unsweetened dairy free milk
  • 1 1/2 cup dairy free heavy whipping cream
  • 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 - 1 1/2 cups brandy bourbon or rum (optional)
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg optional

Instructions

  • In a mixing bowl, whisk the sugar and egg yolks together until smooth. Set aside.
  • In a saucepan, heat 1 cup of dairy free milk to a strong simmer (not quite boiling). Slowly pour the hot milk into the egg mixture while whisking vigorously until combined.
  • Add egg mixture to saucepan with remaining ingredients. Bring to a simmer and cook, while whisking continuously, until mixture reaches 160˚F. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving.

Notes

We used almond milk for this recipe, if you want a nut free option try using oat milk. 

Nutrition

Calories: 160kcal | Carbohydrates: 9g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 9g | Cholesterol: 73mg | Sodium: 25mg | Fiber: 0.1g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin C: 0.001mg