Creamy Egg Milk Drink
If you love custard and eggnog but don’t want to make a full-on dessert, this quick and easy creamy egg milk is perfect for you. Unlike Swedish Äggmjölk which is a mixture of egg and butter, this easy hot drink is made with whole milk, egg yolk, honey, vanilla, and cinnamon. The result is a custard-like sweetened milk, perfect as a caffeine-free breakfast beverage or a comforting and cozy slumber drink.
With 14 chickens in our backyard I’m forever looking for ways to sneak in an egg or two into recipes. And this hot egg yolk drink is the result of that.
The yolk creates a deliciously rich and comforting milky drink. It makes it extra creamy and adds nutrient as well. Serve it with a dollop of German whipped cream or brown sugar whipped cream for some extra indulgence.
For more hot milky drink ideas, check out my toasted milk latte and hot vanilla drink as well.
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Egg Milk Drink
Ingredients
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1/8 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tbsp honey
- 1 pinch salt
- 1 egg yolk
Instructions
- In a small saucepan, mix together the whole milk, honey, vanilla extract, salt, and ground cinnamon.1 cup whole milk, 1/8 tsp ground cinnamon, 1/2 tsp vanilla extract, 1 tbsp honey, 1 pinch salt
- Warm the mixture over medium heat until all ingredients are fully combined.
- Add the egg yolk and stir constantly with a silicone spatula, whisk, or wooden spoon.1 egg yolk
- Continue to heat the mixture while stirring until hot but make sure it's not boiling.
- Pour the creamy egg milk into a heat-proof glass or mug. Garnish with some dusted cinnamon and serve while hot.
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Nutrition
Ingredients and substitutions
Egg yolk: You’ll need 1 medium-sized egg to give the milk drink its creamy texture and rich color. When using raw eggs in recipes make sure that they’re free-range and super fresh.
Milk: I use whole milk for a rich taste but feel free to use your favorite dairy products or non-dairy alternatives like oat milk.
Honey: I use honey to sweeten the milk but you can also use sugar, maple syrup, or stevia.
Vanilla: Vanilla extract, vanilla syrup, or paste work best. You can use vanilla essence if needed.
Cinnamon: Ground cinnamon adds a warm and rich flavor to the milk. You can also add nutmeg or cardamom, or a pumpkin spice blend.
Salt: A pinch of salt rounds out the flavors.
Variations
- Chocolate: Add 1 tbsp of Dutch-processed cocoa or raw cacao powder to create a rich chocolate milk drink.
- Egg yolk latte: Add a shot of espresso to the mixture to create a rich egg yolk coffee, similar to Vietnamese coffee.
- Spiced egg milk: Add 1/2 tsp of pumpkin spice or Christmas spice to add extra warmth and festive flavors.
- Golden milk: Add 1/4 tsp of ground turmeric and 1/8 tsp ground ginger to the milk mix to make golden egg milk.
- Bullet milk: Add some cold butter or MCT oil to create a bullet drink.
