14 Easy Eggnog Dessert Recipes - Dining and Cooking

1Eggnog TrufflesAndrew bui

If you love eggnog (or even if you don’t!), this recipe is for you. Cinnamon, nutmeg, vanilla, cream wrapped in white chocolate—what could be better?

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2Eggnog classic eggnog Emily hlavac green

Here at Delish, we can’t get enough eggnog. Rich, creamy, and, well, egg-y, we’d go as far as to say no Christmas celebration is complete without a glass of this festive drink. When it comes to making any of these eggnog desserts, our homemade recipe is the way to go!

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3Eggnog Crème Brûlée eggnog creme brulee PHOTO: LUCY SCHAEFFER; FOOD STYLING: ERIKA JOYCE

We love any opportunity to combine two desserts into one, and this eggnog crème brûlée is no exception. The creamy, crackling sugar-topped custard you already love gets an eggnog base, a splash of whiskey, and plenty of fresh nutmeg to help you celebrate the holiday season in style.

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4Eggnog French Toast eggnog french toast topped with whipped cream and berries on a plate with a glass and jug of eggnog in the background PHOTO: LUCY SCHAEFFER PHOTOGRAPHY; FOOD STYLING: BROOKE CAISON

It seems like there’s always a little more eggnog in the carton than we know what to do with, so we set out to create the perfect recipe to use it up. Enter: eggnog French toast! Enriched with eggs and spiced with cinnamon, nutmeg, vanilla, and rum extract, this eggnog French toast recipe has all the flavors you love in an eggnog cocktail, but in a family-friendly breakfast format.

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5Mini Eggnog CheesecakesParker Feierbach

Eggnog is one of the best ways we know how to celebrate the holidays so, naturally, we had to turn some into mini cheesecakes. Using a gingersnap for the crust makes these extra easy and makes them taste even more seasonal! If you want to make your own eggnog, give ours a try!!

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6Eggnog Jell-O Shots eggnog jello shots Parker Feierbach

It’s not the holidays until the eggnog has been poured, and this year we are spicing things up a bit. RumChata and brandy ensure these Jell-O shots will make the holidays so much fun.

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7Eggnog Spice CakeCharlie Gillette

The holidays aren’t the holidays without eggnog. This layer cake takes cues from the classic holiday drink for a perfectly decadent and festive dessert. We’d take a slice of this over a Christmas cookie any day.

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8Vegan Eggnog vegan eggnog topped with soy whipped cream and grated nutmeg PHOTO: ERIK BERNSTEIN; FOOD STYLING: MAKINZE GORE

Want to try out some of these desserts, but keep things on the vegan side? This is the recipe for you! The richness, thickness, and luscious creamy texture that usually comes from eggs and heavy cream is achieved with both cashews and full-fat coconut milk in this recipe. This eggnog is also naturally sweetened with Medjool dates and maple syrup, bringing an original taste to each frosty glass.

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9Christmas Cheesecake DipJohn Komar

With gingerbread cookies for dipping, this sweet dip tastes like the world’s best eggnog cheesecake you’ve ever had.

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10Eggnog Poke Cake eggnog poke cake horizontal Jon Boulton

Poke cakes are when you’re a true maximalist, since you get to infuse even more flavor into your favorite cake recipes. It doesn’t get more Christmas than eggnog, so this is a must-bake cake to enjoy all holiday season long.

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11Eggnog Cheesecake Dip food, dish, cuisine, ingredient, dessert, cream, mousse, recipe, produce, macaroon, Ethan Calabrese

Your favorite dessert + your favorite holiday beverage = the ultimate way to start a holiday party. Be sure to amp up the cinnamon-spice flavor by serving it with ginger snaps!

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12Keto EggnogAndrew bui

Never underestimate the power of a good eggnog during the holiday season, especially when you’re following the keto diet. When paired with a great movie and some sparkly lights (and maybe a teeny tiny splash of rum), homemade eggnog can lift your spirits like no other. It’s also the perfect holiday cocktail to add some extra cheer to your festive soiree.

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13Pumpkin Spice Eggnog White Hot Chocolate pumpkin spice eggnog hot chocolate Natalie Migliarini14Rumchata EggnogChelsea Lupkin

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