Campfire Eggnog

Here’s a campfire-friendly eggnog recipe that’s cozy, safe, and easy to make outdoors! 🔥🥛

Ingredients (serves ~4)

• 2 cups milk (whole milk is creamiest)
  
• 1 cup heavy cream (or more milk if you want it lighter)
  
• 2 large eggs
  
• ¼–⅓ cup sugar (adjust to taste)
  
• ½ tsp vanilla extract
  
• ½ tsp ground nutmeg (plus extra for topping)
  
• ¼ tsp ground cinnamon
  
• Pinch of salt
  

Equipment

• Heat-safe pot or saucepan
  
• Whisk (or fork in a pinch)
  
• Mug or ladle
  
• Campfire grate or steady bed of coals
  

Instructions

1. Beat the eggs
   In a bowl or mug, whisk the eggs with the sugar until smooth and slightly lighter in color.
   
2. Heat the milk & cream
   Place the milk and cream in a pot over the campfire. Heat gently, stirring often.
   Do not let it boil—you want it hot and steamy, not bubbling.
   
3. Temper the eggs (important!)
   Slowly pour a little of the hot milk into the egg mixture while whisking constantly.
   This keeps the eggs from scrambling.
   
4. Combine & cook
   Pour the egg mixture back into the pot. Cook over low heat, stirring constantly, until it thickens slightly and coats the back of a spoon (about 3–5 minutes).
   
5. Season
   Remove from heat. Stir in vanilla, nutmeg, cinnamon, and salt.
   
6. Serve
   Pour into mugs and sprinkle a little nutmeg or cinnamon on top.
   

Campfire Tips

• Keep the pot off direct flames—use coals or the edge of the fire.
  
• Stir constantly to avoid curdling.
  
• If it gets too thick, add a splash of warm milk.
  

Try this festive recipe during your next stay at Meramec Campground at Christmastime!