Spiced Eggnog
Spiced eggnog is a creamy festive drink made with milk, double cream, eggs, brandy and warm winter spices. The Thermomix heats and stirs the custard base gently, preventing the eggs from scrambling, while the built-in scale and grinding function handle precise measurements and fresh nutmeg. Ideal for Christmas gatherings and cosy winter evenings.
About this recipe
Spiced Eggnog Thermomix TM7 is the ultimate festive Christmas drink, transforming simple ingredients like milk, double cream, eggs and brandy into a luxuriously silky winter warmer. If you have been searching for eggnog recipes for your all-in-one kitchen machine, this version proves why the TM7 excels at custard-based drinks: the controlled heating function warms the egg and milk mixture gradually while stirring continuously, so you never end up with scrambled bits or a split custard. The grinding function lets you freshly grate or grind whole nutmeg and cinnamon, releasing far more aroma than pre-ground spices from a jar. A real vanilla pod, scraped and infused, deepens the flavour alongside a pinch of sea salt that balances the sweetness of the caster sugar. Serve this creamy drink in small glasses at your Christmas party, dusted with extra nutmeg, or enjoy a mug on a quiet December evening. It also makes a wonderful homemade edible gift when bottled. Whether for a festive dessert alternative or a New Year toast, this eggnog delivers café-quality results with minimal effort.
Preparation tips
- Use a fresh vanilla pod rather than extract for the best eggnog flavour: split the pod lengthways, scrape the seeds into the milk and cream, and let the pod infuse as well for a deeper, more aromatic custard base.
- For a completely smooth drink, pour the finished eggnog through a fine sieve before serving to catch any tiny bits of set egg or vanilla pod, then chill the glasses beforehand so the drink stays deliciously cold.
- This eggnog keeps well in a sealed bottle in the fridge for up to two days; shake or stir gently before serving, and add the brandy only just before drinking if you prefer a milder, family-friendly batch.
Recipe variations
- Alcohol-free version: simply omit the brandy and add an extra pinch of cinnamon and a teaspoon of vanilla extract to keep the eggnog aromatic; this makes a lovely Christmas-morning treat that children can enjoy too.
- Festive variant: add a strip of orange zest and a star anise to the milk while infusing for a mulled-wine character, then finish each glass with lightly whipped cream and a grating of fresh nutmeg for extra Christmas flair.
Thermomix TM7 Benefits
- Temperature control - The Thermomix heats the egg and milk base slowly, keeping the eggnog silky without any scrambling. [Temperature Control]
- Fresh spice grinding - The TM7 grinds whole nutmeg and cinnamon into fragrant powder for an intensely aromatic drink. [Grinding]. [Multi-Function]
- Built-in precision - The integrated scale of the Thermomix weighs caster sugar and cream directly in the bowl for consistent sweetness. [Built-in Scale]
- Hands-free stirring - The Thermomix stirs the custard base continuously while you scrape the vanilla pod, saving constant supervision. [Hands-Free]
- Light whipping - With the butterfly whisk, the TM7 whips double cream into soft peaks for a luxurious eggnog topping. [Whipping]. [Multi-Function]
Ingredients
- milk
- double cream
- brandy
- caster sugar
- large eggs
- vanilla pod
- ground cinnamon
- ground nutmeg
- fine sea salt