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Eggnog is a favorite for the holiday season! The delicious flavors of cinnamon, nutmeg, and vanilla simply embody the winter season and is a favorite at Christmas time! While eggnog is a favorite for toasting the holidays, I love using it as a creamer in my coffee. It adds a subtle spicy flavor perfect for the season. But wait! There is more to Eggnog than meets the eye. Did you know that besides drinking Eggnog you can use it to make a wealth of melt-in-your-mouth delicious Eggnog Desserts?

The holiday season is always filled with loads of yummy desserts so why not incorporate the deliciousness of eggnog into your recipes? Think of eggnog as a cream with yummy spices that will add subtle spicy flavors to your recipe. If you think about it, eggnog is made with the same ingredients already used in most dessert recipes. By using it as a cream substitute in your recipes, it adds a new dimension and depth of flavor to your already yummy desserts.

You can also make your own homemade eggnog!

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The desserts and sweet treats are my favorite part of the holidays! From baking them, enjoying them, and most especially, watching family and friends savor all the delicious goodies.

Maybe holiday baking is already a family tradition OR maybe this coming holiday season will be your first attempt. Either way, there are some essential supplies to have ready before beginning your marathon baking adventure. Besides stocking up on flour, sugar, chocolate, etc., I’ve put together a list of my baking must-haves to give you a head start. Be sure and check it out and then will get on to the deliciousness.

In this collection of Eggnog Desserts, you will find delicious easy-to-make recipes such as cheesecake, cupcakes, cookies, fudge, bread, cinnamon rolls, and even ice cream. All these delicious recipes are easy to make AND incorporate eggnog. I am sure you will find more than a few to try and who knows, maybe you will find some new family favorites for your holiday menu. You may also be inspired to create your very own desserts using eggnog.

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In this collection of Eggnog Desserts, you will find delicious easy-to-make recipes such as cheesecake, cupcakes, cookies, fudge, bread, cinnamon rolls, and even ice cream. All these delicious recipes are easy to make AND incorporate eggnog.

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Eggnog Cheesecake Bars

Creamy rich eggnog cheesecake with a spicy gingersnap cookie crust.

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Eggnog Cupcakes

Have a bite of Christmas with this simple dessert recipe for Eggnog Cupcakes! It has eggnog in the cupcake AND the frosting.

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Eggnog Bread Pudding

Serve it warm from the oven with a big glass of eggnog. Each bite practically melts in your mouth.

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Eggnog cakes with praline topping

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Sweet, moist eggnog flavored individual cakes with a pecan praline topping that are light and delicious — perfect for the holidays!

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Eggnog White Chocolate Cranberry Cookies

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The perfect Christmas cookies, this recipe for Eggnog White Chocolate Cranberry Cookies is loaded with delicious Holiday spice flavor!

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Eggnog Fudge

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This creamy fudge uses the usual marshmallow cream typically found in fudge recipes, but instead of semi-sweet chocolate, you find white chocolate and of course if full of eggnog flavor! If you love eggnog this is your fudge!

Eggnog Cake Balls

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These scrumptious Eggnog Cake Balls are a perfect little treat that can be made up to a week ahead of time. They are sure to be a hit at your next holiday party!

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Cranberry Eggnog Bread

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This delicious Cranberry Eggnog Bread is perfect for breakfast, brunch, a snack or dessert. This Christmas bread tastes just like the holidays.

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Eggnog Cake with Cranberry Orange Filling

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This flavorful Eggnog Cake with Cranberry Orange Filling and Spiced Buttercream is the perfect dessert to serve at any holiday gathering.

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Eggnog Tea Cakes with Eggnog Glaze

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This easy eggnog tea cakes recipe starts with commercial eggnog and pound cake mix. These mini desserts with eggnog glaze on top makes a great treat for brunch or afternoon snack.

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Mini Eggnog Cheesecakes

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This delicious Mini Eggnog Cheesecakes takes a creamy cheesecake recipe and adds in a bit of eggnog and nutmeg to give it that special “eggnoggy” twist. They're the perfect holiday dessert.

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Gooey Butter Eggnog Cookies

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Enjoy some of your favorite flavors of the season wrapped up in these delicious Gooey Butter Eggnog Cookies! Soft, gooey and chewy cookies made with bourbon, cinnamon and nutmeg for traditional eggnog flavor in one delicious bite.

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Eggnog Ice Cream

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Enjoy the flavors of the season with creamy Eggnog Ice Cream – a fun and festive Christmas dessert made with just 6 ingredients in 5 minutes! A no churn ice cream recipe that’s perfect for the holidays.

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Mini Eggnog Cream Pies

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Mini Eggnog Cream Pies are a fun and festive dessert perfect for the holiday season. You only need four ingredients to make these super simple and simply dreamy treats one of everyone’s favorite Christmas flavors!

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Eggnog Madeleines

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Eggnog Madeleines are the best Christmas Cookies! Filled with eggnog and all the seasonal warm spices.

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Keto Eggnog Custard

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This Keto Eggnog Custard is rich with the eggnog flavors you've come to love in a rich and creamy custard form. Plus its low carb, gluten-free and only takes 5 ingredients to make!

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Eggnog Dip with Chocolate

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Easy, no bake Christmas dessert with eggnog. This Christmas dip recipe combines the flavor of chocolate with traditional holiday eggnog.

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Frosted Chai Spiced Eggnog Cookies

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Add delicious Frosted Chai Spiced Eggnog Cookies to your holiday cookie trays! Easy to make, you’ll love the flavors in this dessert for Christmas.

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Eggnog Macarons

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Think Eggnog Macarons could be the perfect elegant addition to your holiday table, or you can box them up and give them as gifts.

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Eggnog Panna Cotta

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Eggnog Panna Cotta has everything you love about the creamy holiday drink, but I’ve turned it into a luscious dessert. Skip the liquor if you want it to be alcohol-free.

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Cranberry Eggnog Coffee Cake

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Cranberry Eggnog Coffee Cake is perfect for the holidays. Serve this delicious sour cream coffee cake for breakfast, brunch or dessert.

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Eggnog Kringla

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Eggnog Kringla. A light, cakey Scandinavian cookie with a delicate eggnog flavor, topped with dusting of confectioner's sugar and freshly grated nutmeg.

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Eggnog Cinnamon Rolls

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Perfectly spiced, pillowy bites of buttery layers, these eggnog cinnamon rolls are just begging to be enjoyed. A wonderful addition to any breakfast, brunch or dessert for the holiday or anytime.

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Eggnog Linzer Cookies

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These Eggnog Linzer Cookies will be the hit of the holiday cookie platter! The cookies are made with a splash of eggnog and a delicious eggnog icing is sandwiched between the two eggnog cookies for a delightful holiday treat.

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Cranberry Eggnog Bread Pudding

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When it comes to comfort food bread pudding is high on my list! And to celebrate the holiday season I've made my classic into Cranberry Eggnog Bread Pudding with a Bourbon Cream Cheese Frosting!

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Eggnog Tapioca Pudding

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Rich and creamy eggnog tapioca pudding made dairy-free, refined sugar-free, and paleo-friendly. This decadent dessert is perfect for sharing during the holidays!

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Eggnog Buttercream Frosting

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This sweet, creamy Eggnog Buttercream Frosting is perfect for frosting cupcakes or making sandwich cookies during the holiday season. Even non-eggnog drinkers like eggnog in frosting form!

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Eggnog Magic Cake

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Magic Cake is an enchanting (and easy) dessert recipe! A simple batter transforms when cooked to make different layers! This eggnog cake version is perfect for the holidays.

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FAQs

How to jazz up eggnog? ›

Drizzle a little chocolate sauce into the shaker with the eggnog for a chocolate eggnog. Add a splash of vanilla or almond extract, or turn your eggnog into an iced eggnog latte by pouring a shot of espresso into the shaker. Either way, you'll feel the spirit of the holidays!

What is the very best alcohol to put in eggnog? ›

Eggnog is typically made with rum, brandy or bourbon, and Brown likes to start with a combination of dark rum and cognac. But there's no need to go premium; he recommends using an affordable, high-proof VS cognac. The higher alcohol level will cut through the sweetness of the rest of the ingredients.

What is the best thing to spike egg nog? ›

While brandy is the most traditional alcohol to pair with eggnog, according to traditional recipes, you can also use a mixture of dark rum and Cognac. If you like your eggnog with more of a kick you can also add bourbon, but we recommend sticking to rum and Cognac to preserve the 'nog's flavors.

Why you should be careful with that eggnog? ›

Refrigerated eggs with clean, uncracked shells can still be contaminated with Salmonella bacteria. Eggs must be cooked to 160 degrees F to kill bacteria such as Salmonella that may be present. If your eggnog recipe calls for raw eggs, it may not be safe.

How do you enhance eggnog? ›

Bonus Additions for Store-Bought Eggnog
  1. nutmeg.
  2. cloves.
  3. cinnamon.
  4. pumpkin pie spice.
  5. apple pie spice.
  6. pure vanilla extract.
  7. almond extract.
  8. coffee.
Apr 3, 2022

What to add to store bought egg nog? ›

Eggnog Bar
  1. Eggnog.
  2. Spirits: rum, bourbon, whiskey, and/or brandy.
  3. Whipped cream.
  4. Syrup: caramel and/or chocolate.
  5. Spices: nutmeg, cinnamon (sticks and ground), and/or pumpkin spice.
  6. Crushed gingersnap cookies or red-hot candies, or cinnamon sugar for rimming glasses (optional)
Dec 6, 2023

Is whiskey or rum better in eggnog? ›

Avoid white rum because it's too light and transparent. Instead, choose a gold or aged rum. For a fun twist similar to rye whiskey, go with spiced rum. For the best of both classics, pour both brandy and rum, splitting them equally in the eggnog.

What pairs best with egg nog? ›

Experiment with different options and find the combination that you love best.
  • Amaro With Eggnog. ...
  • Applejack With Eggnog. ...
  • Bourbon With Eggnog. ...
  • Brandy With Eggnog. ...
  • Cognac With Eggnog. ...
  • Frangelico With Eggnog. ...
  • Scotch With Eggnog. ...
  • Sherry With Eggnog.
Nov 30, 2016

What do you call eggnog with alcohol? ›

"Tom and Jerry is a form of hot eggnog [co*cktail] that was once popular." The Tom and Jerry was invented by British journalist Pierce Egan in the 1820s, using brandy and rum added to eggnog and served hot, usually in a mug or a bowl. It is a traditional Christmastime co*cktail in the United States.

Is Crown Royal good in eggnog? ›

Egg-cellent Eggnog Tips

Rum – I like dark rum in eggnog (Myers's is what I usually buy), but spiced rum would also be fabulous. Whiskey – I typically use Crown Royal, but use what you like or keep on hand.

Can vodka go in eggnog? ›

The eggnog white russian co*cktail is perfect for the holiday season! Coffee liqueur mixed with vanilla vodka and eggnog and topped with freshly grated nutmeg is the perfect treat and oh-so festive!

What kind of rum goes best with eggnog? ›

If you'd like to add rum to your mugful, opt for a golden or dark rum. These kinds of rum have more depth of flavor than white rum. You can also add spiced rum if you want to add a kick to your drink, but know that spiced rum may overwhelm the flavor of your homemade eggnog.

Why does my stomach hurt after drinking eggnog? ›

Eggnog is made with 'heavy' ingredients that, eaten in exclusion of anything else, might cause stomach distress,” registered dietitian Barbara Ruhs said. “Cream is full of fat and that takes longer to digest.

What makes eggnog unhealthy? ›

“While there are different eggnog recipes, most eggnog will typically contain high amounts of fat from cream and milk, and added sugar for sweetness,” said Cohn. The American Heart Association recommends that people consume no more than 5% to 6% of calories from saturated fat every day to support heart health.

Are there any benefits to drinking eggnog? ›

Eggnog Has Some Redeeming Qualities

(Compare that with a large egg, which has 7 grams of protein.) You'll also get between 10 and 20 percent of the 1,300 mg Daily Value for calcium and 2 to 6 percent of the 4,700 mg Daily Value for potassium, which helps keep blood pressure in check.

What goes good on eggnog? ›

Serve with a sprinkle of cinnamon or nutmeg, and fresh whipped cream, if desired. Store homemade eggnog in the fridge for up to one week.

What is the best way to drink eggnog? ›

Eggnog is usually served cold, but you may choose to heat it, especially if you're coming in from making snowmen or ice skating. And you can spike eggnog with a splash of brandy, rum or your spirit of choice, but it's also delicious simply spiked with vanilla or cinnamon.

Is eggnog supposed to be drunk hot or cold? ›

Is Eggnog Served Hot or Cold? Eggnog is traditionally served as a punch at parties, and as such, is usually chilled or room temperature. However, warmed eggnog is also a delightful treat. In this case, we say "to each your own!" Enjoy your eggnog however you like it.

What to mix with egg nog reddit? ›

Spiced rum or even coconut rum if you want to feel tropically festive. Some have liked a schnapps like peppermint. I'm not a huge fan of eggnog or brown liquor but adding a little Irish cream whiskey was enough to curb the nog but still not overwhelming with booze.

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