With roots in medieval Britain, eggnog has become a classic American holiday drink. While the original recipe, using spices, rum or brandy, and a creamy egg yolk mixture, is always a delicious go-to, this roundup of eggnog recipes thinks outside the glass. From baked goods to fun twists on the original, there’s a variety of eggnog recipes to try this holiday season!
Eggnog
For many of us, it wouldn't be Christmas without a glass of eggnog. Here, our Test Kitchen perfected the classic eggnog recipe. As one reviewer shared, "I have been making this recipe for 45 years from my Better Homes & Gardens Cookbook. It's always a big hit! I omit the liquor and put a bottle of good brandy out for those who want it! The best eggnog recipe ever!"
Eggnog Muffins
These easy eggnog muffins transform all the flavor of the classic Christmas beverage into a sweet handheld treat. Serve these at Christmas brunch, or include them on your Christmas dessert table for a fun way to enjoy the flavors of eggnog.
Pumpkin Eggnog
If you think you’ve tried everything pumpkin spiced, think again. This pumpkin eggnog incorporates a couple of teaspoons of pumpkin pie spice into the mix, leaving you with a golden-orange hue, and the perfect bit of warm spiced flavor.
Eggnog Tiramisu
If you love eggnog and enjoy a slice of tiramisu for dessert, this is the holiday dessert recipe for you. First, eggnog is incorporated in a thick and creamy mascarpone mixture, and then spongy ladyfinger cookies are soaked in an eggnog-rum mixture.
Coquito
Coquito, or Puerto Rican Eggnog, is rich, decadent, and creamy. This coquito calls for three types of milk, sweet cream of coconut, dark rum, and cinnamon. Add a cinnamon stick garnish to serve this traditional Puerto Rican holiday beverage in style.
Peppermint-Eggnog Punch
Dress up a carton of purchased eggnog with peppermint ice cream, rum, and fizzy ginger ale. This Christmas punch recipe is best served swirled with a peppermint candy stick.
Eggnog Wreaths with Nutmeg Glaze
These precious holiday cookies look as pretty as the wreath you’ll be hanging on your front door! A sugar cookie base is piped into wreath-like shapes and baked before being dipped in an eggnog glaze. This Christmas cookie recipe is finished with red and green candied cherries.
Dublin Eggnog
I think many of us would agree that Irish coffee and eggnog sound like a match made in heaven. This cozy warm-weather beverage brings together these two holiday flavors to create a spiced take on a classic Irish coffee. And it wouldn’t be Irish coffee without a generous dollop of whipped cream and a sprinkle of nutmeg or cinnamon on top.
Eggnog Nut Thumbprints
Thumbprint cookies are such a nostalgic Christmas season cookie. Here, each little thumbprint is filled with a sweet and fluffy rum mixture and then sprinkled with nutmeg, which brings the flavor of classic eggnog to each bite.
Cafe Rompope
Cafe Rompope, or Mexican Coffee Eggnog, is a blend of coffee and eggnog which also includes cinnamon, vanilla, rum, and coffee liqueur. This spiced beverage is the perfect way to stay warm in the cold weather months.
Eggnog-Frosted Nutmeg Sugar Cookies
Eggnog icing adds the perfect holiday touch to these cutout cookies. Fresh vanilla bean is used, meaning you’ll see those signature seeds scattered throughout the cookie dough. Once baked, the cookies are generously topped with creamy eggnog-flavored icing.
White Chocolate Eggnog
Vanilla extract and a hearty dose of quality white chocolate is added to this homemade eggnog for even more flavor and a luscious texture. Garnish each mugful of this delicious eggnog recipe with shaved white chocolate curls.
Cappuccino Eggnog
Instant espresso powder is the secret ingredient here! Add it to this classic eggnog recipe for a subtle yet distinct touch of coffee flavor. If you prefer something besides (or in addition to) a cinnamon stick garnish, use your vegetable peeler to peel some orange skins for garnishing this holiday beverage.
Make-It-Mine Bread Pudding
The name of this recipe explains itself quite well! It leaves options up to the person cooking, including the possibility to add dried fruits, nuts, spices, toppings, and yes, you can even customize the type of milk used for soaking the pudding. One of the options, eggnog, is the perfect way to take this bread pudding in a holiday brunch direction. Adding some rum or bourbon to the mix wouldn’t hurt to achieve those classic, warming holiday flavors!
