Keto Spiced Eggnog Delight

This homemade Keto Eggnog Recipe is a rich and creamy holiday delight, infused with the perfect amount of spice. The combination of heavy cream, almond milk, egg yolks, vanilla, and nutmeg creates a decadent base, inviting the addition of bourbon, rum, or brandy for a truly indulgent spiked keto Christmas cocktail. Topped with fresh whipped cream and a sprinkle of cinnamon, nutmeg, or pumpkin spice, this low carb, gluten-free, and sugar-free eggnog embodies the festive spirit of the season.

Keto Spiced Eggnog Delight

Indulge in a rich and creamy Keto Eggnog, perfect for the holidays and spiked with your choice of bourbon, rum, or brandy.

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Prep Time 5 mins
Cook Time 10 mins
Total Time 15 mins

Ingredients

  • 1 large egg yolk
  • 2 tbsp golden monk fruit sweetener
  • 1/4 cup heavy cream
  • 1/3 cup unsweetened almond milk or coconut milk
  • 1/8 tsp ground nutmeg
  • pinch of sea salt
  • 1/2 tsp pure vanilla extract
  • (rum, brandy, or bourbon), optional
  • fresh whipped cream, for serving
  • cinnamon, nutmeg, or pumpkin spice, for serving

Instructions

  1. In a large mixing bowl, whisk the egg yolk and sweetener until creamy and well combined.
  2. Heat the heavy cream, almond milk, nutmeg, and salt in a saucepan over medium heat, bringing it to a gentle simmer while whisking frequently.
  3. Remove the pan from the heat and slowly temper the cream mixture into the egg and sugar mixture.
  4. Pour the combined mixture back into the saucepan and heat it over low heat, whisking frequently, until it reaches 160degF.
  5. Remove from heat and stir in the vanilla extract and alcohol, if using.
  6. Strain the eggnog through a fine mesh sieve into a serving glass and chill before serving.
  7. Top with fresh whipped cream and a sprinkle of cinnamon, nutmeg, or pumpkin spice.