What Is Eggnog and How Can I Use It?
Eggnog rewards a little know-how: how to choose it, cook it, store it, and substitute in a pinch. Browse 26 recipes to cook with it.
Nutrition
Nutrition Facts
Serving Size 1 cup (254g)Food group
Eggnog is a member of the Dairy and Egg Products US Department of Agriculture nutritional food group.
How much does eggnog weigh?
| Amount | Weight |
|---|---|
| 1 cup | 254 grams |
| 1 fl oz | 31 grams |
| 1 quart | 1016 grams |
Related
Dairy and Egg Products
| In Chinese: | 蛋酒 | |
| British (UK) term: | Eggnog | |
| en français: | lait de poule | |
| en español: | ponche de huevo |
Recipes using eggnog
There are 26 recipes that contain this ingredient.
Eggnog Waffles
Eggnog waffles use leftover holiday eggnog instead of milk for warm spiced flavor and a tender, custardy interior. Optional pecans or walnuts add crunch. A festive December brunch.
Eggnog Mold
Eggnog gelatin mold sets chilled eggnog with ground almonds, then unmolds onto a platter with mandarin oranges and whipped topping. A nostalgic holiday dessert.
Eggnog French Toast
Eggnog French toast made by dipping thick stale bread in eggnog and frying in butter until golden. A three-ingredient holiday breakfast with built-in custard flavor.
Raisin-Eggnog French Toast
Eggnog French toast made with raisin bread strips dipped in creamy eggnog and pan-fried in butter. A festive holiday breakfast dusted with powdered sugar.
Infectous Fluid Frappe
Infectious fluid frappe is a creepy Halloween drink made from eggnog blended with lime Jello for a sickly green color, topped with cherry "blood clots" and nutmeg "plasma." Kids love it.
Rum Eggnog Sauce
Rum eggnog sauce made with store-bought eggnog, whipped cream, and rum or brandy. A creamy, boozy holiday dessert sauce thickened in the microwave.
Holiday Eggnog Pie
Holiday eggnog pie with a creamy vanilla-eggnog-rum filling set in a baked pie shell, topped with whipped cream and nutmeg. A no-fuss Christmas dessert using pudding mix as a shortcut.
Eggnog Truffles
Eggnog truffles piped into homemade semi-sweet chocolate cups. Milk chocolate and eggnog ganache in a crisp dark shell, perfect for holiday candy boxes and gifts.
Eggnog Nutmeg Cookies
Eggnog cookies with cinnamon, nutmeg, and a splash of holiday eggnog. Soft, cake-like Christmas cookies with the spiced flavor of your favorite seasonal drink.
Eggnog Cheese Cake
No-bake eggnog cheesecake with a chocolate pirouette cookie and graham cracker crust. Cream cheese, French vanilla pudding, rum, and nutmeg set into a chilled holiday showstopper.
Eggnog-Poppy Seed Bread
Eggnog poppy seed bread: a quick holiday loaf with eggnog, fresh orange zest, nutmeg, and toasty poppy seeds. One bowl, no mixer, ready in just over an hour.
Holiday Eggnog Cheesecake
No-bake eggnog cheesecake with a nutmeg graham cracker crust, cream cheese filling, and whipped cream. A chilled holiday dessert that needs no oven.
Dak's Eggnog Oat Bran Bread
Bread machine eggnog oat bran bread with whole wheat flour, rolled oats, cinnamon, and vital wheat gluten. A hearty holiday loaf with seasonal eggnog flavor.
Eggnog Cheesecake
No-bake eggnog cheesecake built on a crumb crust, with sieved cottage cheese, gelatin, and whipped cream folded into a spiced eggnog custard. Light, airy, and finished with a dusting of nutmeg.
Easy Eggnog Cookies
Easy eggnog cookies: classic Christmas roll-out cookies made with real eggnog and freshly grated nutmeg. Crisp edges, soft centers, perfect for decorating with kids.
Cranberry Eggnog Cheesecake
No-bake cranberry eggnog cheesecake with a coconut cookie crust, swirled cranberry sauce layers, and a fluffy gelatin-set cream cheese filling. A showstopping Christmas dessert.
Eggnog Bread - ABM
Eggnog bread machine recipe yeasts a holiday loaf with creamy eggnog and a touch of nutmeg. Hands-off ABM yeast bread with festive flavor for Christmas mornings.
Pumpkin-Eggnog Cheesecake
Festive holiday cheesecake with spiced pumpkin filling on a gingersnap crust, topped with creamy eggnog glaze. A showstopping Thanksgiving or Christmas dessert.
Chocolate Eggnog Pudding Cake
Chocolate eggnog bundt cake made with pudding mix for extra moisture, warm nutmeg, and a creamy eggnog buttercream frosting. A holiday dessert that puts leftover eggnog to good use.
Chocolate Eggnog Pudding Cake
Chocolate eggnog bundt cake made with pudding mix for extra moisture, warm nutmeg, and a creamy eggnog buttercream frosting. A holiday dessert that puts leftover eggnog to good use.
Eggnog Layer Cake
Eggnog layer cake is a tender, nutmeg-scented two-layer cake made with dairy eggnog and topped with cooked-custard eggnog buttercream spiked with rum. A Christmas showpiece cake.
Amazing Eggnog Quick Bread
This delicious treat made with a bit of rum extract is perfect for the holiday season!
Eggnog Pound Cake
Eggnog pound cake infused with holiday eggnog, flaked coconut, and lemon-vanilla extracts, baked in a tube pan until dense, buttery and fragrant. A festive dessert that keeps for days.
