Go outside the glass! These eggnog desserts satisfy cravings for seasonal sweets.
25 Festive Eggnog Desserts
Updated on Oct. 06, 2024
1/25
Eggnog Truffles
Total Time
4 hours 35 min
Servings
2 dozen
From the Recipe Creator:
I found this eggnog dessert recipe in a grocery store handout. I tweaked the ingredients to create a stronger flavor and everyone loves them. They make great gifts during the holidays. —Angela Randjelovic, Independence, Ohio
Nutrition Facts:
1 truffle: 117 calories, 7g fat (5g saturated fat), 5mg cholesterol, 28mg sodium, 14g carbohydrate (14g sugars, 0 fiber), 2g protein.
2/25
Eggnog Mini Loaves
Total Time
45 min
Servings
3 loaves (6 pieces each)
From the Recipe Creator:
The seasonal flavors of eggnog, rum extract and nutmeg shine through in these moist, golden loaves. Tender slices are just right with a cup of coffee. Use homemade eggnog or your favorite store-bought brand. —Beverly Elmore, Spokane, Michigan
Nutrition Facts:
1 piece: 158 calories, 6g fat (4g saturated fat), 43mg cholesterol, 189mg sodium, 22g carbohydrate (10g sugars, 0 fiber), 3g protein.
3/25
Eggnog Pumpkin Pie
Total Time
1 hour 10 min
Servings
8 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
My mom’s is the absolute best pumpkin pie I’ve ever tasted. Eggnog is her signature ingredient in the creamy custard filling. —Terri Gonzalez, Roswell, New Mexico
Nutrition Facts:
1 piece: 317 calories, 15g fat (9g saturated fat), 123mg cholesterol, 280mg sodium, 40g carbohydrate (22g sugars, 2g fiber), 7g protein.
4/25
Eggnog Tres Leches Cake
Total Time
1 hour 5 min
Servings
15 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
When the holidays roll around, my family eagerly anticipates sampling this eggnog dessert. Its rich eggnog flavor is delightful. —Jan Valdez, Chicago, Illinois
Nutrition Facts:
1 piece: 394 calories, 19g fat (10g saturated fat), 62mg cholesterol, 309mg sodium, 51g carbohydrate (36g sugars, 0 fiber), 6g protein.
5/25
Contest-Winning Eggnog Cake
Total Time
1 hour
Servings
16 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
This impressive layered eggnog cake, perfect for holiday parties, will make you wish eggnog wasn’t a seasonal ingredient. —Debra Frappolli, Wayne, New Jersey
Nutrition Facts:
1 piece: 372 calories, 20g fat (12g saturated fat), 104mg cholesterol, 417mg sodium, 44g carbohydrate (30g sugars, 0 fiber), 5g protein.
6/25
Christmas Morning Sweet Rolls
Total Time
1 hour 5 min
Servings
1 dozen
From the Recipe Creator:
These make-ahead rolls have been a holiday tradition for years. The eggnog in the frosting makes them extra special on Christmas morning. —Kimberly Williams, Brownsburg, Indiana
Nutrition Facts:
1 roll: 424 calories, 13g fat (5g saturated fat), 37mg cholesterol, 267mg sodium, 72g carbohydrate (39g sugars, 2g fiber), 5g protein.
7/25
Eggnog Cookies
Total Time
40 min
Servings
13-1/2 dozen
From the Recipe Creator:
Eggnog stars in both the cookie and frosting in this new-found recipe, imparting a subtle holiday flavor.—Amanda Taylor, Glen Ewen, Saskatchewan
Nutrition Facts:
1 cookie: 48 calories, 2g fat (1g saturated fat), 5mg cholesterol, 20mg sodium, 8g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 0 fiber), 1g protein.
8/25
Peppermint Cheesecake
Total Time
1 hour 55 min
Servings
16 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
People are thrilled when they see me coming with this rich, smooth cheesecake—it's always a crowd pleaser. Not only does it look sensational, but it is so scrumptious. —Carrie Price, Ottawa, Illinois
Nutrition Facts:
1 piece: 711 calories, 51g fat (33g saturated fat), 153mg cholesterol, 424mg sodium, 52g carbohydrate (38g sugars, 2g fiber), 10g protein.
9/25
No-Churn Eggnog Soft-Serve Ice Cream
Total Time
10 min
Servings
8 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
As a fanatical lover of all things eggnog, I like to say that this soft-serve eggnog ice cream stole my heart. Served with gingerbread or holiday cookies, it’s bound to find a place in your heart as well. —Colleen Delawder, Herndon, Virginia
Nutrition Facts:
1/2 cup: 222 calories, 14g fat (9g saturated fat), 71mg cholesterol, 43mg sodium, 19g carbohydrate (19g sugars, 0 fiber), 4g protein.
10/25
Eggnog Biscotti
Total Time
1 hour 5 min
Servings
about 3 dozen
From the Recipe Creator:
You may substitute additional eggnog if rum isn't your thing. For a variation, try using one of the flavored eggnogs available around the holidays. —Shannon Dobos, Calgary, Alberta
Nutrition Facts:
1 cookie: 90 calories, 3g fat (2g saturated fat), 18mg cholesterol, 56mg sodium, 15g carbohydrate (8g sugars, 0 fiber), 1g protein.
11/25
Eggnog Fudge
Total Time
1 hour
Servings
about 3-1/4 pounds
From the Recipe Creator:
I experimented with many eggnog desserts before coming up with the winning combination of eggnog and fudge. —Richell Welch, Buffalo, Texas
Nutrition Facts:
1 piece: 56 calories, 3g fat (1g saturated fat), 5mg cholesterol, 14mg sodium, 8g carbohydrate (7g sugars, 0 fiber), 0 protein.
12/25
Reindeer Tracks
Total Time
30 min
Servings
about 2 dozen
From the Recipe Creator:
This is the first cookie recipe I’ve ever created! It captures the essence of the holidays because there’s a trace of eggnog flavor in these adorable reindeer hoof prints. You can add red and green frosting to make them even more Christmasy or use brown sprinkles for a more natural reindeer look. —Pam Sano, Voorhees, New Jersey
Nutrition Facts:
1 sandwich cookie: 225 calories, 14g fat (7g saturated fat), 35mg cholesterol, 136mg sodium, 21g carbohydrate (10g sugars, 0 fiber), 3g protein.
13/25
Eggnog Cheesecake
Total Time
1 hour
Servings
16 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
I make good use of extra eggnog by creating this luscious cheesecake. A bit of rum extract adds a special taste. —Kristen Grula, Hazleton, Pennsylvania
Nutrition Facts:
1 slice: 275 calories, 19g fat (11g saturated fat), 79mg cholesterol, 195mg sodium, 24g carbohydrate (18g sugars, 0 fiber), 5g protein.
14/25
Cranberry Chip Monkey Bread
Total Time
55 min
Servings
16 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Monkey bread is no stranger at our house, but I wanted a holiday version. This eggnog dessert with cranberries is a breakfast treat or knockout dessert. —Katherine Wollgast, Florissant, MO
Nutrition Facts:
1 serving (calculated without optional toppings): 310 calories, 13g fat (5g saturated fat), 15mg cholesterol, 596mg sodium, 47g carbohydrate (26g sugars, 1g fiber), 4g protein.
15/25
Frosted Eggnog Cutout Cookies
Total Time
50 min
Servings
about 8 dozen
From the Recipe Creator:
My husband loves the creamy richness of eggnog, so I add it to the dough and buttercream icing in these cookies. Top each one with a sprinkle of nutmeg. —Joan Sarge, Asheville, North Carolina
Nutrition Facts:
1 cookie: 55 calories, 2g fat (1g saturated fat), 6mg cholesterol, 21mg sodium, 9g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 0 fiber), 1g protein.
16/25
Eggnog Pound Cake
Total Time
55 min
Servings
20 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
When you’re having company, this eggnog dessert—served with a custard sauce and a dash of nutmeg—inspires oohs and aahs.
Nutrition Facts:
1 serving: 206 calories, 10g fat (5g saturated fat), 68mg cholesterol, 244mg sodium, 26g carbohydrate (17g sugars, 1g fiber), 3g protein.
17/25
Gingerbread Trifle
Total Time
15 min
Servings
8-10 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
This tasty gingerbread trifle dessert was a hit when I served it to our Bible study group. It's a wonderful blend of flavors and a great ending to holiday meals. —Betty Kleberger, Florissant, Missouri
Nutrition Facts:
1 each: 660 calories, 27g fat (14g saturated fat), 48mg cholesterol, 812mg sodium, 93g carbohydrate (69g sugars, 1g fiber), 6g protein.
18/25
Eggnog Pie
Total Time
40 min
Servings
8 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Even better than holiday eggnog in a glass is eggnog on a plate! This creamy pie delivers all that rich, wonderful flavor. It’s pretty, too, with a sprinkling of nutmeg on top. —Florence Shaw, East Wenatchee, Washington
Nutrition Facts:
1 piece: 375 calories, 25g fat (16g saturated fat), 101mg cholesterol, 273mg sodium, 31g carbohydrate (15g sugars, 1g fiber), 7g protein.
19/25
Cranberry Eggnog Cheesecake Bars
Total Time
1 hour 10 min
Servings
2 dozen
From the Recipe Creator:
My family loves everything cheesecake. These bars combine tart cranberries and rich cream cheese in an irresistible eggnog dessert! —Carmell Childs, Orangeville, Utah
Nutrition Facts:
1 bar: 282 calories, 15g fat (8g saturated fat), 62mg cholesterol, 254mg sodium, 34g carbohydrate (18g sugars, 1g fiber), 4g protein.
20/25
Cranberry Eggnog Muffins
Total Time
30 min
Servings
1 dozen
From the Recipe Creator:
No one in my house wants to finish the leftover eggnog or cranberry sauce, so I use those ingredients to make warm muffins that vanish. —Nancy Mock, Colchester, Vermont
Nutrition Facts:
1 muffin: 208 calories, 5g fat (3g saturated fat), 38mg cholesterol, 275mg sodium, 37g carbohydrate (19g sugars, 1g fiber), 4g protein.
21/25
Butterscotch Eggnog Stars
Total Time
35 min
Servings
about 3 dozen
From the Recipe Creator:
These yellow star-shaped cookies with a “stained-glass” center are almost too pretty to eat! But they have a rich eggnog flavor that is irresistible. Although it takes a little time and patience to prepare, this eggnog dessert is worth every minute! —Cheryl Hemmer, Swansea, Illinois
Nutrition Facts:
1 cookie: 91 calories, 4g fat (2g saturated fat), 16mg cholesterol, 67mg sodium, 13g carbohydrate (8g sugars, 0 fiber), 1g protein.
22/25
Rich Cranberry Coffee Cake
Total Time
1 hour 15 min
Servings
about 16 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
When our children come home for the holidays, I make sure to bake this cranberry coffee cake. I always use fresh berries in season, then put a few bags in the freezer for later on. That way, we can enjoy this moist cake any time we want! —Mildred Schwartzentruber, Tavistock, Ontario
Nutrition Facts:
1 piece: 337 calories, 20g fat (11g saturated fat), 99mg cholesterol, 285mg sodium, 35g carbohydrate (20g sugars, 1g fiber), 5g protein.
23/25
Eggnog Fruit Bread
Total Time
1 hour 25 min
Servings
2 loaves (16 slices each)
From the Recipe Creator:
Presents from the pantry are a tradition in my family, and this moist, fruity quick bread is a favorite. I wrap loaves in cellophane and garnish with stickers and curly ribbons. —Margo Stich, Rochester, Minnesota
Nutrition Facts:
1 each: 197 calories, 9g fat (2g saturated fat), 27mg cholesterol, 82mg sodium, 26g carbohydrate (16g sugars, 1g fiber), 3g protein.
24/25
Eggnog Mousse
Total Time
15 min
Servings
4 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Guests will always find room for this light, fluffy eggnog dessert. It makes an elegant, refreshing finish for heavier meals—and it’s also a great way to use up any extra eggnog in the fridge. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen
Nutrition Facts:
3/4 cup: 165 calories, 6g fat (4g saturated fat), 97mg cholesterol, 80mg sodium, 21g carbohydrate (17g sugars, 0 fiber), 7g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1 starch, 1/2 reduced-fat milk.
25/25
Eggnog Cream Puffs
Total Time
1 hour 10 min
Servings
about 2 dozen
From the Recipe Creator:
If you want to receive rave reviews and recipe requests, combine two Christmas classics: eggnog and cream puffs. When it comes to Santa, this recipe goes on the “nice” list! —Kristen Heigl, Staten Island, New York
Nutrition Facts:
1 cream puff: 127 calories, 9g fat (5g saturated fat), 51mg cholesterol, 52mg sodium, 10g carbohydrate (7g sugars, 0 fiber), 2g protein.
