Best Creamy Eggnog Recipes

CREAMY EGGNOG FUDGE

Steps:

• Grease a 9 inch square pan and set aside.
• Combine the sugar, butter, eggnog, nutmeg, and cinnamon in a large saucepan. Bring to a boil, stirring occasionally to melt the butter. Once the mixture reaches a rolling boil, stop stirring, and clip a candy thermometer onto the pan.
• Heat mixture to 235 degrees F (113 degrees C), or until a small amount of syrup dropped into cold water forms a soft ball that flattens when removed from the water and placed on a flat surface.
• Remove the pan from the heat and stir in the white chocolate pieces, marshmallow cream, vanilla, and walnuts. Beat the mixture with a wooden spoon until fluffy and it starts to lose its gloss. Spoon into the prepared pan, spreading evenly. Cool completely, then cut into small squares for serving.

CREAMY HOLIDAY EGGNOG

Steps:

• In a large heavy saucepan, whisk together the eggs, sugar and salt. Gradually add 2 cups milk. Cook over low heat, stirring constantly, until a thermometer reads 160°, about 25 minutes., Pour into a large bowl; stir in the vanilla, nutmeg and remaining milk. Place the bowl in an ice-water bath; stir frequently until mixture is cool. If mixture separates, process in a blender until smooth. Cover and refrigerate for at least 3 hours. , When ready to serve, in a small bowl, beat cream on high speed until soft peaks form; whisk gently into cooled mixture. Pour into a chilled punch bowl. If desired, top with dollops of whipped cream and sprinkle with nutmeg.

CREAMY EGGNOG

Steps:

• In 2-quart heavy saucepan, stir eggs, granulated sugar and salt until well mixed. Gradually stir in milk. Cook over medium heat 10 to 15 minutes, stirring constantly, until mixture just coats a metal spoon; remove from heat. Stir in 1 teaspoon vanilla. Place saucepan in cold water until custard is cool. (If custard curdles, beat vigorously with hand beater until smooth.) Cover and refrigerate at least 2 hours but no longer than 24 hours.
• Just before serving, in chilled medium bowl, beat whipping cream, powdered sugar and 1/2 teaspoon vanilla with electric mixer on high speed until stiff. Gently stir 1 cup of the whipped cream, the rum and food color into custard.
• Pour custard mixture into small punch bowl. Drop remaining whipped cream in mounds onto custard mixture. Sprinkle with nutmeg. Serve immediately. Store in refrigerator up to 2 days.

CREAMY COOKED EGGNOG

Steps:

• Use a saucepan or stock pot large enough to hold 2 quarts.
• In saucepan, beat together the eggs and sugar until smooth.
• Stir in 2 cups milk.
• Cook over medium low heat, whisking or stirring frequently because as this mixture begins to get hot it will easily scorch to the bottom of the pan if you aren't careful.
• Cook until mixture is thick enough to coat a metal spoon and reaches 160° on a food thermometer.
• Remove from heat.
• Slowly add the 2 cups whipping cream or half& half while whisking together until smooth.
• Add vanilla, cinnamon and nutmeg and combine until incorporated.
• At this point, you may taste test (carefully- it will still be very hot) and if it doesn't seem sweet enough for your taste, add extra sugar.
• I use a total of 3/4 cup sugar because we like it sweet.
• You may also add more nutmeg at this point if you like a strong nutmeg flavor.
• Pour into a pitcher or container.
• Cover and refrigerate until thoroughly chilled- several hours or overnight.
• Serve garnished with your choice of toppings: whipped cream, chocolate curls, maraschino cherries, cinnamon sticks or peppermint sticks.
• Brandy, rum, whiskey or flavored liqueur's may be added before serving if desired.
• This recipe makes 6 cups Egg Nog.

RICH AND CREAMY EGGNOG

Steps:

• In large bowl, combine 2 cups of the milk and pudding mix; beat 1 minute or until smooth. Add remaining 2 cups milk, egg product, vanilla, rum extract, salt and 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg; beat well. Cover; refrigerate until serving time. Serve topped with whipped cream and a sprinkle of nutmeg.

LIGHT AND CREAMY LOW FAT AND SUGAR FREE EGGNOG

Steps:

• Place all of the ingredients in a blender, and blend for 30-60 seconds, or until smooth. Chill for several hours.
• Shake or stir eggnog well to blend before serving. Serve in glasses or mugs with an additional sprinkle of nutmeg.
• NOTES: You can use 6 packets of Equal instead of the Splenda Granular. If you'd rather not use artificial sweeteners, then substitute the Splenda with 1/4 cup sugar, and use 1/2 cup regular instant vanilla pudding instead of the 3 Tbsps sugar-free pudding.

RICH AND CREAMY EGGNOG

Steps:

• 1. In large bowl, combine 2 cups of the milk and pudding mix beat 1 minute or until smooth.2. Add remaining 2 cups milk, egg product, vanilla, rum extract, salt and 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg beat well. Cover refrigerate at least 1 hour before serving. Serve topped with whipped cream and a sprinkle of nutmeg.Nutrition Information Per Serving: Serving Size: 1/2 Cup * Calories: 130 * Calories from Fat: 45 * % Daily Value: Total Fat: 5 g 8% * Saturated Fat: 3 g 15% * Cholesterol: 20 mg 7% * Sodium: 280 mg 12% * Total Carbohydrate: 16 g 5% * Dietary Fiber: 0 g 0% * Sugars: 14 g * Protein: 6 g * Vitamin A: 8% * Vitamin C: 0% * Calcium: 15% * Iron: 2% * Dietary Exchanges: 1/2 Starch, 1/2 Low-Fat Milk, 1/2 Fat or 1 Carbohydrate, 1/2 Fat

CREAMY EGGNOG PUNCH WITH SPICED RUM

Steps:

• Scoop ice cream into a punch bowl.
• Pour eggnog over ice cream, and sprinkle with nutmeg and cinnamon; stir in whipped topping.
• To each glass add a shot of rum, then eggnog, one cinnamon stick, top with a couple of drops of grenadine and a cherry.
• Serve immediately.
• Stir, as needed.

CREAMY EGGNOG

Steps:

• Heat the milk in a saucepan over medium heat (Do not boil).
• In a mixing bowl, with an electric mixer, beat the eggs at medium speed, until they are thick and pale; gradually add in the sugar, beating well.
• Gradually stir about 1/4 of hot milk into egg mixture.
• Add egg mixture to remaining hot milk; stirring constantly.
• Cook over medium-low for 25-30 minutes, stirring constantly, until mixture thickens and reaches 160°.
• Stir in bourbon, vanilla, and 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg.
• Remove pan from heat; let cool.
• Cover and chill (up to two days).
• When ready to serve, beat whipping cream at medium speed until soft peaks form.
• Fold the whipped cream into the egg mixture.
• Sprinkle with additional nutmeg before serving.

FANTASTIC CREAMY EGGNOG PIE

Steps:

• In a small bowl, sprinkle gelatin over water; let stand for 1 minute.
• In a saucepan, combine sugar, cornstarch and salt.
• Stir in eggnog until smooth, bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes, or until thickened.
• Stir in gelatin until dissolved.
• Remove from heat; cool to room temperature.
• Stir in extracts.
• Fold in whipped cream.
• Pour into pastry shell.
• Refrigerate until firm (about 3 or more hours).

CREAMY EGGNOG PUNCH

Steps:

• Mix eggnog, 1 tub of the whipped topping and cinnamon in large bowl with wire whisk until well blended. Add rum extract and ice cubes; mix well.
• Serve immediately or refrigerate until ready to serve. Top with dollops of remaining whipped topping just before serving. Sprinkle lightly with nutmeg.

CREAMY AND TASTY EGGNOG FUDGE

Steps:

• Line 9-inch square pan with aluminum foil and spray foil with cooking spray. Prepare insides of a large saucepan with cooking spray.
• Stir eggnog and sugar together in prepared saucepan over medium-high heat; bring to a rolling boil while stirring constantly with a wooden spoon. Boil mixture for 2 minutes.
• Fold marshmallows and nutmeg into the eggnog mixture. Bring mixture again to a boil, stirring continually; boil for 6 minutes, remove immediately from heat, and add butterscotch chips and butter. Beat the mixture rapidly with a whisk or a hand mixer until thoroughly mixed and loses its gloss; pour into the prepared saucepan.
• Set fudge aside at room temperature until set, at least 15 minutes.

CREAMY EGGNOG COFFEE

Steps:

• Stir coffee and eggnog until blended.
• Pour into 6 cups or mugs.

CREAMY HOLIDAY EGGNOG (NON-ALCOHOLIC)

Steps:

• 1. Beat egg yolks until thick and lemon-colored; gradually add 3/4 cup sugar, vanilla and 1/4 tsp nutmeg, beating well at medium speed of an electric mixer. Cover & chill for 8 hours.
• 2. Place chilled mixture in a punch bowl. Gradually stir in cream & milk. Beat egg whites (at room temperature) in a large mixing bowl until soft peaks form. Gradually add 1/4 cup sugar and beat until stiff. Fold whites into chilled mixture. Sprinkle with nutmeg.
• 3. Feel free to add cinnamon sticks or candy canes into your glass of eggnog for added flavor. You can also top with whip cream.

RICH & CREAMY EGGNOG

Steps:

• In a large heavy saucepan, whisk eggs, sugar and confectioners' sugar until blended. Stir in milk., Cook over low heat about 20 minutes or until mixture is just thick enough to coat a metal spoon and a thermometer reads at least 160°, stirring constantly. Do not allow to boil. Remove from heat immediately., Stir in cream, amaretto, cinnamon and nutmeg. Refrigerate, covered, several hours or until cold. Sprinkle servings with additional nutmeg.

CREAMY COFFEE EGGNOG

Steps:

• Place coffee, eggnog and whipped topping (Cool Whip) in a large bowl and whisk until smooth.
• Add rum and stir until blended.
• Chill before serving.
• To serve, garnish each cup with whipped cream and grated nutmeg, if desired (also can use cinnamon sticks).

CREAMY EGGNOG PUNCH

Steps:

• Scoop softened, but not melted, ice cream into a punch bowl.
• Pour eggnog over ice cream and mix slightly.
• Sprinkle with nutmeg and cinnamon and mix.
• Gently stir in whipped topping that has been thawed.
• Serve and enjoy.

MAKEOVER CREAMY EGGNOG

Steps:

• In a small heavy saucepan, whisk the egg yolks, sweetened condensed milk and salt until blended. Stir in 2 cups milk. Cook over medium-low heat for 20-30 minutes or until bubbles form around sides of pan and a thermometer reads at least 160°, stirring constantly. (Do not boil.) Immediately remove from heat., Pour into a large bowl. Place bowl in an ice-water bath, stirring frequently until cooled. Stir in the vanilla, nutmeg and remaining milk. Refrigerate until cold., In a small heavy saucepan, combine the egg whites, sugar and cream of tartar. With a hand mixer, beat on low speed for 1 minute. Continue beating over low heat until egg mixture reaches 160°, about 4 minutes., Transfer to a bowl. Beat until stiff glossy peaks form and sugar is dissolved. Gently stir into milk mixture until blended. Sprinkle servings with nutmeg if desired.

MINCEMEAT SPICE CAKE W/ CREAMY EGGNOG TOPPING

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350°.
• In large mixer bowl, combine cake mix, water, vegetable oil and eggs; mix well.
• Beat on high speed 2 minutes.
• Stir in mincemeat.
• Pour into well-greased and floured 10-inch fluted or tube pan.
• Bake 45 to 50 minutes or until wooden pick inserted near center comes out clean.
• Cool 10 minutes; remove from pan.
• Cool completely.
• In small mixer bowl, combine EggNog and whipped topping mix; mix well.
• Beat on high speed 4 minutes or until mixture forms soft peaks.
• Serve topping over cake slices.
• Refrigerate leftover topping.

RICH AND CREAMY EGGNOG

Steps:

• In a very large bowl, beat the egg yolks until thick and pale yellow. Gradually add the sugar and nutmeg, and beat until well mixed. Using a wire whisk, beat in the milk, 4 cups of heavy cream, vanilla extract, bourbon, rum, and cognac.
• Before serving, beat the egg whites with a 1/4 cup of sugar until stiff, and fold into the egg mixture. Whip the remaining 2 cups of heavy cream, and fold into the egg mixture. Fold in the ice cream; gently stir to combine all ingredients.
• Sprinkle individual servings with additional nutmeg.
• NOTE: Eggnog can be refrigerated; however, the cream will rise to the top. Stir the mixture gently to recombine before serving. The amount of liquor can be adjusted to taste.