I rounded up 19 eggnog desserts to light up your holiday season. Cupcakes, cookies, creamy puddings, and so much more, all starring that rich, festive flavor we wait all year for. These recipes are pure holiday joy on a plate.
1. Eggnog Fudge
Creamy, sweet, and a little spicy, this eggnog fudge is everything the holiday season needs. It’s seriously simple to make, and your friends and family will go wild for it. I make a huge batch every year because it’s almost too good to be true.
2. Eggnog Whipped Cream
Eggnog whipped cream. That’s it. A fluffy, festive cloud for all your holiday desserts.
3. Eggnog Bread Pudding
This is hands down the best eggnog bread pudding I’ve ever made. I use brioche or challah, soaked in a luscious eggnog custard, then I drench it all in a brown butter rum glaze.
It’s also the perfect excuse to use up any leftover eggnog you have hanging around. The brown butter eggnog sauce? Unreal.
4. Eggnog Bundt Cake with Sour Cream and Rum Icing
This sweet bundt cake is a lovely addition to any December potluck, holiday party, or Christmas dinner. The cake and the rum icing are made with aromatic baking spices, sour cream, and plenty of eggnog, so it stays moist and bursting with genuine eggnog flavor.
5. Eggnog Cookies
Eggnog cookies that hit the sweet spot: big enough flavor to thrill eggnog lovers, but never overpowering, so everyone gravitates toward them. The soft cookie gets a slather of creamy eggnog frosting and a sprinkle of ground nutmeg, making them ideal for holiday platters.
6. Eggnog Ice Cream
Eggnog ice cream. That’s the whole story. Cool, creamy, and packed with holiday spirit.
7. Eggnog Truffles
Eggnog truffles are the quintessential holiday treat. They’re easy to roll up and beautifully sweet, with white chocolate, eggnog, rum, vanilla, and a whisper of nutmeg. Whip up a batch for yourself, or box them up for a gift someone special will adore.
8. Eggnog Snickerdoodles
Eggnog snickerdoodles loaded with spicy nutmeg and that unmistakable festive eggnog flavor. They come out chewy, totally delicious, and so easy to whip up. No chilling the dough, so you’re just minutes away from a holiday must bake.
9. Eggnog Gingerbread Tiramisu
This eggnog gingerbread tiramisu is simply amazing. Picture layers of eggnog mascarpone cream and coffee soaked gingerbread men, finished with a fluffy blanket of whipped cream and a dusting of cocoa powder. It’s a total holiday showstopper that my family goes crazy for.
10. Mocha Eggnog Sundae
Raise a glass (or a spoon) to celebrate with this luscious mocha eggnog sundae. I layer chocolate and coffee ice creams, then drench everything in spiced bourbon eggnog. The flavor combo is absolutely insane, so festive and perfect for Christmas parties.
11. Eggnog Macarons
I have to make these eggnog macarons every single holiday season. Light, delicate macaron shells sandwich a filling of eggnog ganache spiked with nutmeg and a splash of Bourbon whiskey. That flavor combination will absolutely wow you.
12. Eggnog Sugar Cookies
Soft, sweet frosted eggnog sugar cookies that practically melt in your mouth. They’re perfect for piling onto holiday cookie trays and sharing with everyone you love. I have a feeling these will become a brand new tradition in your house.
13. Eggnog Cupcakes
My go to easy Christmas treat, these eggnog cupcakes burst with that luscious eggnog taste. They show up at every holiday gathering, Christmas dinner, and even wrapped up as a sweet homemade gift for neighbors and coworkers. The crumb is unbelievably rich, creamy, and so, so fluffy.
14. Mini Eggnog Cheesecake Bites
Ultra rich and creamy, these Rompope cheesecake bites have a buttery graham cracker crust and a cloud of Mexican eggnog whipped cream on top. They’re absolutely perfect for the holiday season. I love that you can make them ahead, a lifesaver when you’ve got a big Christmas party guest list.
15. Eggnog Donuts
Baked eggnog donuts that are incredibly soft and fluffy, with eggnog worked into the batter and the glaze. They come together without any fuss and make a wonderful winter breakfast. I can’t get enough of them on a chilly morning.
16. White Chocolate Dipped Croquembouche Filled with Eggnog Pastry Cream
This croquembouche recipe is absolutely stunning. Homemade choux pastry, made from just a handful of pantry staples, gets piped full of luscious eggnog pastry cream and dipped in melted white chocolate for an extra touch of sweetness. It’s the perfect elegant Christmas dessert.
17. Eggnog Poke Cake
This eggnog poke cake starts with a moist yellow cake poked all over and filled with eggnog pudding, then finished with a cloud of whipped topping. It’s a handy way to use up leftover eggnog, and honestly one of the easiest holiday cake recipes ever. I make it when I’m feeding a crowd because it’s so effortless.
18. Eggnog Curd
This Snowball eggnog curd captures all the flavor of a festive Snowball cocktail swirled into classic lemon curd. It’s seriously good, ideal for gifting, or slathering on a Christmas morning croissant.
19. Instant Pot Eggnog Cheesecake
My Instant Pot eggnog cheesecake is a holiday showstopper, full of warm cinnamon, nutmeg, and rich eggnog. If you’re looking for a Christmas dessert, this is the one.
It’s outrageously creamy, decadent, and every single bite screams eggnog. Yum!