With Christmas just around the corner, it’s time to turn our attention to the rich, comforting winter classics, and eggnog is one of them. It is, however, worth noting that I’ve never encountered eggnog (or winter, for that matter) until I got to the United States, so in my early days of eggnog frenzy, I used to make one of those complicated (and surprisingly unsatisfying) recipes that required beatings and whippings of separated eggs and cream and what not. Not anymore! I present you with the eggnog recipe that is both ridiculously elementary and features a special twist – the addition of maple syrup, the pride and joy of a Midwestern (and North-Eastern) homesteader.
Note: This recipe obviously contains raw eggs, so if you don’t have access to homegrown and have no idea where yours came from and are pregnant or in some way immunocomprised, be advised that it is not recommended that you consume raw eggs.
As to the recipe itself, you won’t believe how ridiculously simple it is. Note also that it uses milk instead of cream, and omits nutmeg to avoid a clash with maple syrup. But do not be fooled by the absence of cream in the ingredient list – this is rich and filling, so exercise restraint. Like me. I always exercise restraint, especially when left alone with dairy products.
So anyhow, grab two whole eggs and break them into a bowl.
Grab a whisk and beat the heck out of them. You want them pretty well blended.
Pour in 1/4 C of maple syrup…
Beat it in…
Pour in 2 C of milk (I use whole)…
And mix everything together with a whisk. Don’t try to do it in a mixer as it gets too frothy this way.
Your kids may wanna help you along the way.
Sometimes more than one at a time.
And there you go! See? Straightforward and easy! That’s what this blog is all about – enjoying quality foods while avoiding work. Most of the time, anyway.
The Ridiculously Elementary Milk Eggnog with Maple Syrup
- 2 eggs
- 1/4 C maple syrup (or more or less to taste – this is gonna be pretty sweet!)
- 2 C milk
Break the eggs into a bowl and whisk until well blended. Whisk in the syrup and milk until everything is well combined and smooth. Consume immediately.
