Baileys Eggnog Delight

Give your next holiday gathering an extra spirited touch with this luscious, creamy Baileys eggnog! Homemade eggnog is prepared with a medley of warm seasonal spices and rich maple syrup, and then gets a healthy dose of everyone's favorite Irish cream to add a little festive fun. The holiday season isn't complete without whipping up a batch of Baileys and eggnog -- your guests will love every decadent sip.

Baileys Eggnog Delight

A luscious, creamy Baileys eggnog with warm seasonal spices and rich maple syrup, topped with a healthy dose of Irish cream.

4.23 from 67 votes
Prep Time 10 mins
Cook Time 10 mins
Total Time 20 mins

Ingredients

  • 2 large egg yolks
  • 3/8 cup whole milk
  • 2 tablespoons heavy cream
  • 3 tablespoons real maple syrup
  • 2 cinnamon sticks
  • 3/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/4 teaspoon whole cloves
  • Pinch of salt
  • 3 tablespoons Baileys Original Irish Cream

Instructions

  1. Beat the egg yolks until smooth and slightly lightened in color. Set aside.
  2. In a medium saucepan, bring milk, heavy cream, maple syrup, cinnamon sticks, vanilla extract, nutmeg, whole cloves, and a pinch of salt to a simmer over medium heat. Do not boil. After the mixture comes to a simmer, turn off the heat.
  3. Strain some of the cream mixture through a fine-mesh sieve into the egg yolks and whisk. Repeat this process until all of the milk mixture is incorporated.
  4. Stir in Baileys. Cover and refrigerate overnight.
  5. For an optional frothy topping, whip the reserved egg whites until soft peaks form immediately before serving and use to top each glass. Sprinkle with ground cinnamon and nutmeg if desired. Enjoy!