It’s time to abandon your resolve to fight the urges we all have to devour eggnog flavored everything. The holiday season is at its peak, and that means you’re allowed to cheat on your diet and accept your fate.
Now that that’s out of the way, you can fully enjoy these scrumptious and simple eggnog inspired recipes. We have three indulgent eggnog dessert recipes that are also incredibly easy to make. There are eggnog cookies, eggnog ice cream and even mini eggnog cheesecakes, all of which are perfect for a holiday potluck or office Christmas party. Oh, and for good measure we included the best eggnog recipe this side of… Well, it’s simply the best eggnog recipe there is.
Easy Eggnog Cheesecakes with Gingerbread Cookie Crust from I Wash… You Dry
These scrumptious and easy mini eggnog cheesecakes are the perfect recipe for the lazy at-home chef who wants a shortcut to a very Christmas-themed dessert.
Eggnog Cheesecakes Ingredients
- 1 tube Pillsbury Gingerbread Cookie Dough
- 16 oz cream cheese
- ⅔ cups sugar
- 2 eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- dash of rum extract
- ⅓ cup, plus 1 tbsp Eggnog
- ¼ tsp ground nutmeg
- pinch of salt
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5 Minute Eggnog Ice Cream from Foodie with Family
Just because the weather outside is frightful doesn’t mean that ice cream can’t be delightful, and this 5 minute eggnog ice cream is delightfully rich and creamy.
5 Minute Homemade Eggnog Ice Cream
- 2 cups Eggnog
- 1 cup half and half
- ½ cup sugar
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla
- ½ teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
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Eggnog Cookies Recipe from Chef in Training
If you haven’t had eggnog cookies yet it is time to try them, and our favorite are these frosted eggnog cookies from Chef in Training.
Eggnog Cookies
- ¾ cup butter, softened
- ½ cup sugar
- ½ cup brown sugar
- 2 egg yolks
- ½ cup eggnog
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 2¼ cups flour
- 2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon salt
- Eggnog Frosting
- ½ cup butter, softened
- 3 cups powdered sugar
- 4 to 5 Tablespoons eggnog
- ½ teaspoon nutmeg
- ¼ teaspoon cinnamon
Get the entire recipes at Chef in Training…
Decadent Homemade Eggnog Recipe from the kitchn
If you’re looking for a rich, creamy and decadent eggnog recipe, look no further than this eggnog recipe from the kitchn. #BestEver
Homemade Eggnog
- 6 large eggs
- 1 cup sugar
- 2 cups whole milk
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 to 1 1/2 cup bourbon, rum, cognac, or a mix, optional
- Freshly grated nutmeg, to serve
Get the full recipe at the kitchn…
