Keto Christmas Spice Delight
This homemade Keto Eggnog Recipe is a rich and creamy holiday delight, with the perfect amount of festive spice. It blends heavy cream, almond milk, egg yolks, vanilla, and nutmeg. For an indulgent twist, add bourbon, rum, or brandy to create a spiked keto Christmas cocktail. This low carb, gluten free, sugar free concoction is a wonderful addition to your holiday festivities, with only 2 net carbs per serving!
Keto Christmas Spice Delight
A rich and creamy keto eggnog with a perfect blend of holiday spices, ideal for a low carb, gluten free, and sugar free festive treat.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Ingredients
- 1 large egg yolk
- 2 tablespoons golden monk fruit sweetener
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- 1/3 cup unsweetened almond milk or coconut milk
- 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- a pinch of sea salt
- 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- (rum, brandy, or bourbon), optional - see note above
- fresh whipped cream, for serving
- cinnamon, nutmeg, or pumpkin spice, for serving
Instructions
- In a bowl, whisk together the egg yolk and sweetener until creamy.
- Heat the heavy cream, almond milk, nutmeg, and salt in a saucepan over medium heat until it gently simmers, whisking frequently.
- Slowly temper the cream mixture into the egg and sugar mixture, then pour the combined mixture back into the saucepan.
- Heat the mixture over low heat, whisking frequently, until it reaches 160°F.
- Remove from heat, stir in the vanilla extract and alcohol if using.
- Strain the eggnog through a fine mesh sieve into a large jar with a lid and chill overnight.
- Top with fresh whipped cream and cinnamon, nutmeg, or pumpkin spice before serving.