6 Tasty Eggnog Recipes (2024)

You know what I love drinking this time of year? Eggnog. It has such a unique taste, and it’s one that I find delicious! I wouldn’t have ever thought it could be used as an ingredient to make food, but I’ve discovered several recipes that prove it can. These tasty treats are great for holiday parties, breakfast dishes, or after dinner desserts.

6 Tasty Eggnog Recipes (1)source: The Recipe Wench

1. Cranberry Eggnog Bread

This perfect-for-Christmas-morning bread is loaded with sweet & salty ingredients, and then covered in a sugar & eggnog glaze topping. Between the cranberries, the walnuts and the brown sugar, I’m not sure I could stop after just one piece.

Get the full ingredient list and directions for making this at The Recipe Wench.

6 Tasty Eggnog Recipes (2)source: Finding Time To Fly

2. Mini Eggnog Cheesecakes

This holiday season, you won’t have to fight for a piece of cheesecake, because now you can have an entire cheesecake all for yourself! I mean, it isn’t a full-sized cheesecake, but you don’t have to worry about not getting a piece. With a graham cracker bottom and whipped cream on top, these mini cheesecakes are just right for serving at your holiday dinner table.

Head over to Finding Time To Fly for instructions on making these.

6 Tasty Eggnog Recipes (3)source: Lil’ Luna

3. Eggnog Milkshake

Ok, talk about a delicious and super simple to make afternoon treat! With just a few additional ingredients, your classic eggnog drink converts into a creamy milkshake. Top it with crushed gingersnaps for a little kick, and enjoy munching on the rest of the cookies as you sip away.

Check out Lil’ Luna for the full recipe.

6 Tasty Eggnog Recipes (4)source: Creme de la Crumb

4. Eggnog Cupcakes

Does your child have a winter bake sale at school? If so, here’s the treat you’ve got to make! Actually, you should make these cupcakes regardless. Because the irresistible combination of eggnog, nutmeg and cinnamon is a holiday trifecta worth biting into.

You’ll find this recipe, and others that are great for the holidays on Creme de la Crumb.

6 Tasty Eggnog Recipes (5)source: Together As Family

5. Eggnog Crumb Muffins

You’ve got eggnog muffins. You’ve got sweet flavored crumbs. And you’ve got eggnog glaze. What more do you need? These melt-in-your mouth muffins can be devoured as a breakfast food, or as a dessert. You know what? I would probably have one for breakfast, and one again after dinner!

Together As Family has the recipe and baking instructions.

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6. Eggnog Rice Pudding

Forget about the figgy pudding. This year, it’s all about the eggnog rice pudding! I love rice pudding in its classic form, but OMG this version sounds even better. Not only does it use eggnog, it also has raisins in it, so it’s like a rice pudding oatmeal breakfast or dessert most amazing thing I’ve ever tasted on earth.

Head over to Yummy Healthy Easy, where you’ll find even more delicious recipes to try.

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What is the best alcohol to put in eggnog? ›

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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.

How do you make eggnog in 1859? ›

From 'The Philosophy of Housekeeping' By Joseph Bardwell Lyman, 1859. Egg Nog. — Teaspoonful of sugar well beaten with an egg; add a gill of milk, and then, by degrees, one or two tablespoonfuls of good French brandy; spice with grated nutmeg.

What makes eggnog taste better? ›

Shaking eggnog with ice dilutes it just a little. This helps turn the volume down on its inherent sweetness and thins it so it's not tacky thick, and viscous. It gets your eggnog nicely chilled too, which helps the store-bought stuff taste less sticky sweet.

Why is my homemade eggnog so thick? ›

Heavy cream will make your eggnog thicker and creamier. Boozy eggnog will also continue to thicken in the fridge as it ages.

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.

What's a good brandy to mix with eggnog? ›

For the brandy eggnog, Korbel VS was the brand of choice, and it produced a perfectly balanced drink. This eggnog had a nice sweetness in every sip, which paired admirably with the creamy egg base.

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