How to Make Eggnog

6 Eggnog Recipes to Try This Season

Eat, drink, and be merry with these eggnog drink and dessert recipes.

Updated on November 27, 2023

Vegan Eggnog Recipe — Photo: Photo by Victor Protasio / Prop Styling by Christine Keely

Did the holidays even happen if you didn’t have a little eggnog? Whether you're looking for a creamy classic, a vegan variation or a fun take on the traditional like an eggnog dessert (Hello, sticky toffee pudding eggnog and eggnog cheesecake!), we have an eggnog recipe for everyone. And if you’re not into making eggnog yourself, don't worry. We Tasted All of the Grocery Store Eggnogs to Find the Best for your holiday toast.

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Eggnog Cheesecake

There's a lot to love about this Eggnog Cheesecake, especially if the creamy, sweet drink is one of your holiday favorites. The filling is made with actual eggnog, as well as fragrant vanilla extract, ground nutmeg, and light brown sugar to really drive the flavor home.

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Homemade Eggnog

In just two steps, you'll have a festive drink that you can make ahead of time. To make rich, creamy homemade eggnog, you'll need a makeshift double boiler (or, a bowl and a saucepan) and a whisk.

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Vegan "Eggnog"

Relying on fragrant and starchy basmati rice to thicken this vegan "eggnog" results in a luxuriously creamy drink. Cinnamon, cardamom, and nutmeg add warming spice notes, while smooth tahini lends a pleasing subtle bitterness.

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Tom and Jerry

Typically made around Christmastime, the Tom and Jerry is a classic Cognac and rum-spiked cocktail that looks and tastes a lot like eggnog.

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Coquito

Sometimes called coconut eggnog, Coquito is served at Christmas and throughout the holiday season in Puerto Rico. This version of the traditional creamy rum punch takes its richness and viscosity from coconut cream and three types of milk, while warming spices and white rum add aroma and flavor.

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Sticky Toffee Pudding Eggnog

Eben Freeman's foamy interpretation of eggnog — infused with the sweet, caramelly flavors of sticky toffee pudding, a British favorite — is halfway between a drink and a dessert. "It's thick enough to eat with a spoon," he says. "So was classic eggnog."

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