I didn’t have an eggnog recipe for the longest time. We didn’t grow up drinking eggnog, but heard about it often on television shows and in movies. Eventually, years ago, I finally tried it and found that it can vary greatly from absolutely delicious to bug-your-eyes-out strong! This easy eggnog recipe errs on the side of smooth and delicious, creamy and rich, and family friendly through and through!
Short Cut Ingredient Makes This Recipe Very Simple
In only minutes and with the help of a fun shortcut ingredient, you have have a thick and creamy eggnog fit for any occasion! Check it out in the step by step instructions below.
Ingredients you’ll need for Eggnog are:
- Milk
- Sugar
- French vanilla instant pudding mix
- Rum extract or a no alcohol recipe, a good vanilla (I use vanilla)
- Nutmeg
- Allspice
- Ground ginger.
Decrease the Sugar
*You can use sugar free pudding mix if you like and lessen the sugar or replace that entirely with a sweetener of your choice.
How To Make an Easy Eggnog Recipe Step by Step Pictorial
Pour the milk, pudding, sugar, and all of the spices into the blender and run on high speed for a few minutes, until all of the ingredients are blended and smooth.
Pour the mixture into a jug or container.
Store in the refrigerator, covered, for 1-2 hours.
The longer the mixture is stored the thicker it will become. Mix well again by giving it a vigorous stir before serving.
I like to top it with whipped cream and cinnamon to make it extra special.
It’s so much fun doing the little things for the people we love!
Enjoy!
Ingredients
- 4 cups milk 2%, whole, almond, etc. Your preference is fine
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 3.4 ounce package instant french vanilla pudding mix
- 1 teaspoons rum extract or strong vanilla I use vanilla
- 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon allspice
- 1/4 teaspoo ginger
Instructions
- Place the milk, pudding, sugar, and all of the spices into the blender and run on high speed for a few minutes, until all of the ingredients are blended and smooth.
- Pour the mixture into a jug or container and cover. Place in the refrigerator for at least 1-2 hours. The longer the mixture is stored the thicker it will become. Mix well by vigorously stirring before serving.
- Garnish individual servings with whipped cream and a sprinkling of cinnamon if you like!
Notes
Nutrition
This recipe featured in Meal Plan Monday and Weekend Potluck
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The eggnog sounds delishes and easy. Your three hardest things to say made me laugh outloud. Merry Christmas to everyone
Barb in Ohio
Ok, we are definitely trying this out this weekend! My honey loooooooves eggnog, but it’s so expensive where we live. Thanks a bunch, Christy!
Please let us know how your loving honey likes the recipe.
I have a recipe that my mom and I have made together since I was a little girl, but it takes quite a while and involves egg yolks in the milk and homemade meringue with egg whites and lots of mixing and cooking and cooling the eggnog in a snowdrift….. Looking forward to trying this easier version sense it will be just me and my seven-year-old daughter making the eggnog together this year as my parents are now snowbirding down south while we are up north his Christmas!
Thank you for a delicious recipe! I love egg nog in the late winter and this gives opportunity year round. What a wonderful gift your recipes are!
Thank you Kate, that means the world to me!
Oh my oh my , boy do i love a good egg nog and i will have to try this one for sure.I know where to come to get the best recipes of all time , keep them coming Christy , God bless and Happy Holidays, u know i could just drink this by itself i love this stuff, thank you.
Christy, do you know how long this will keep in the refrigerator?
Good question, Gina, I was wondering the same.
Do you use instant pudding mix or cook and serve? Would vanilla pudding work as well?
Directions say :
You’ll need milk, sugar, french vanilla instant pudding mix, rum extract or a good vanilla (I use vanilla), nutmeg, allspice, and ground ginger.
I don’t know the cost but it is hard to find it. It seems to be flying off the shelf, and I love Egg Nog this time of year.
Thanks for this recipe. So easy & means we can make it simply at home. WHENEVER WE WANT! Yay!
Have never tried Eggnog. Just the name turned me off. However, this one I will give a try! Thanks for a recipe that doesn’t turn my stomach when I see it lol!
I hope to try this while my daughter is here for Christmas. She and her dad love sharing eggnog! Thanks for sharing Christy!