Eggnog lovers rejoice! These holiday inspired treats feature nog as a star ingredient. From poke cake and bread pudding to homemade ice cream, these eggnog desserts are irresistibly delicious!
Whenever I think of eggnog, I think of National Lampoon's Christmas vacation. Clark Griswold dunking a crystal mug into a punch-bowl of eggnog right before he's about to lose his mind. Classic.
Just like this 80's Christmas flick, eggnog's a classic for a reason! It's rich and decadent with a custardy flavor and a hint of spice.
We never seem to get through an entire carton of eggnog before it spoils. These eggnog desserts are the perfect solution for leftover nog!
Eggnog Dessert Recipes:
All these desserts are super easy and delicious! Perfect for the holidays!
1. Eggnog Poke Cake
Eggnog poke cake is a moist yellow cake filled with eggnog pudding and topped with whipped topping.
The festive cake is a great way to use up leftover eggnog! And it's very simple - with boxed cake mix as the base. You can't go wrong here.
2. Eggnog Affogato
Homemade eggnog is the star in this creamy, rich ice cream paired with coffee for a luxurious yet simple dessert.
If homemade ice cream feels like too much work, just use your favorite store-bought version!
3. Eggnog Pound Cake
This eggnog pound cake is rich, moist, and flavored with eggnog and cinnamon. It's perfect for any holiday table!
The flavor is subtle, not overpowering, and the cake is perfectly sweet!
4. Eggnog Bread Pudding with Brown Butter Rum Sauce
This eggnog bread pudding is made from rich brioche then topped with a sweet rum glaze! It features so many holiday flavors - eggnog, pecans, vanilla, grated nutmeg, and rum.
You don't even have to like eggnog to love this decadent bread pudding! It's just that good.
5. Frosted Eggnog Cookies
These eggnog cookies have enough flavor to satisfy the eggnog lovers, but aren't overwhelming, making them appealing to just about everyone.
They're soft and frosted with a creamy eggnog buttercream, then garnished with nutmeg.
6. Eggnog Cake
This holiday inspired eggnog cake is all about the eggnog! Eggnog flavored cake layers with eggnog buttercream is simply irresistible.
Top with sugared cranberries and it's as stunning as it is delicious!
7. Chewy Eggnog Cookies
These eggnog cookies are a must-make for the holiday season!
They’re soft and chewy with a delicious glaze and just the right amount of spice and eggnog flavor.
Perfect for Christmas cookie swaps or holiday cookie tins!
8. Eggnog Cheesecake
Celebrate the holidays in style with only the most delicious food!
This tasty eggnog cheesecake makes a change from pumpkin pie and it’s perfect for those who enjoy a rich and creamy dessert.
9. Creamy Eggnog Ice Cream
Luscious eggnog ice cream is a decadent dessert with smooth and sweet richness, enhanced by the flavors of nutmeg and cinnamon.
It takes a little bit of effort, but it's SO worth it in the end. It's worlds better than store-bought ice cream and it's so much fun to watch it churn.
10. Eggnog Muffins
These eggnog muffins are moist and light with plenty of eggnog flavor!
These lovely muffins can double as dessert AND breakfast. Win, win! A perfect way to enjoy Christmas morning.
11. Eggnog Tres Leches Cake
Rich, creamy and bursting with eggnog-y goodness, this eggnog tres leches cake is a festive twist on a favorite classic.
Vanilla cake is soaked in a sweet eggnog mixture then topped with homemade whipped cream. It's simple yet crave-worthy.
12. Eggnog Bundt Cake
This eggnog bundt cake is ultra moist and buttery, perfectly spiced, and coated in a sweet eggnog glaze.
It’s the sweeter way to enjoy eggnog!
13. Eggnog Fudge
Creamy eggnog and warm nutmeg, your favorite holiday beverage in fudge form!
This 15 minute treat is great for adding to cookie trays or gifting!
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