Jump to Recipe This tasty gingerbread eggnog takes the classic eggnog recipe to flavorful levels that are absolutely rich, delicious, and Christmas-y! Delightfully creamy holiday eggnog gets a little help from another holiday favorite to make this must-have drink! Fantastically flavorful gingerbread eggnog is a true treat for the holidays! Get ready to enjoy this festive spin on the classic eggnog recipe! What’s better than homemade eggnog? Eggnog with another classic Christmas flavor - gingerbread! This rich and delicious drink is made with all those wonderful flavors of gingerbread cookies! And since warm baking spices like cinnamon and nutmeg are already traditionally used in eggnog, the gingerbread spice mix is a natural fit!

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🥘 Ingredients Just a few wonderfully rich and flavorful ingredients and you’ll be on your way to enjoying this upgraded holiday classic!

6 large Egg Yolks (at room temperature)½ cup Granulated Sugar1 tablespoon Molasses1 cup Heavy Whipping Cream2 cups Milk (whole milk is best)½ tablespoon Gingerbread Spice (see recipe or use your favorite)1 pinch Salt1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract (your vanilla makes a difference here, try to use real vanilla extract if possible!)1 pinch ground Nutmeg (freshly grated is best - for topping)¾ cup Brandy (optional - use brandy, a dark rum and Cognac blend, or even bourbon) Be sure to see the free printable recipe card below for ingredients, exact amounts & instructions with tips! 🔪 Step-By-Step Instructions Take a few minutes before getting started to warm your eggs up to make combining your warmed milk mixture and the eggs super easy! Combine Eggs & Heat Milk Mixture 1234 Whisk egg yolks, sugar, and molasses. In a medium mixing bowl whisk together the 6 room temperature egg yolks, ½ cup of white sugar, and 1 tablespoon molasses until creamy and lightened in color.Heat the heavy cream, spices, and milk. Bring a sauce pan with 1 cup heavy whipping cream, 2 cups whole milk, ½ tablespoon gingerbread spice, and a pinch of salt to the beginning of a simmer over medium to medium-low heat. Remove from heat once the milk mixture just begins to bubble. Temper Eggs, Thicken Then Chill 5678 Temper and thicken. Temper the egg mixture by slowly adding the warmed milk. Start with a ¼ cup at a time, adding more until all of the milk is incorporated. Return the mixture to your saucepan and heat, whisking constantly, over medium heat until the gingerbread eggnog thickens. This step should only take a few minutes and the mixture should reach 170°F (77°C).Add vanilla and chill. Remove the saucepan from heat and stir in 1 teaspoon vanilla extract. Transfer your eggnog into a pitcher and cover the top with plastic cling film. Refrigerate until chilled, about 2-3 hours. *The eggnog will continue to thicken as it chills.Add brandy (optional). Once chilled, add your liquor and serve. If desired, for a super smooth eggnog, you can combine the eggnog and liquor in a blender.Garnish and serve. Serve with whipped cream, a sprinkle of freshly grated nutmeg, or a combination of whipped cream and a sprinkle of your gingerbread spice. Cinnamon, freshly grated nutmeg, or a dash of gingerbread spice are all amazing toppings to your eggnog (with or without a generous amount of whipped cream)! Enjoy! 💭 Angela’s Tips & Recipe Notes To rapidly chill your eggnog, place your pitcher or container into an ice bath.Mix in milk after chilling, starting with a couple tablespoons, to make a non-alcoholic eggnog.Store your eggnog in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.For an ultimate, rich, and decadent gingerbread eggnog reserve the egg whites then beat to soft peaks before serving. Fold into the eggnog before serving.

🎄 Other Great Christmas Recipes

Here are a few of my favorite sweet & savory Christmas recipes! Homemade EggnogChristmas CookiesPrime Rib with Au JusJamaican Black CakeGlazed Honey Ham

Do you love a recipe you tried? Please leave a 5-star 🌟rating in the recipe card below and/or a review in the comments section further down the page. Stay in touch with me through social media @ Pinterest, Facebook, Instagram, or Twitter! Don’t forget to tag me when you try one of my recipes!

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Gingerbread Eggnog (Best Homemade Eggnog Recipe!)

This tasty gingerbread eggnog takes the classic eggnog recipe to flavorful levels that are absolutely rich, delicious, and Christmas-y! Delightfully creamy holiday eggnog gets a little help from another holiday favorite to make this must-have drink!

Author | Angela

Servings: 6 servings Calories: 300kcal Prep 15 minutes Cooking 10 minutes Chilling Time 2 hours Total Time 2 hours 25 minutes

Pin Recipe Share on Facebook Ingredients US CustomaryMetric1x2x3x▢ 6 large egg yolks (at room temperature)▢ ½ cup sugar▢ 1 tablespoon molasses▢ 1 cup heavy whipping cream▢ 2 cups milk (whole milk is best)▢ ½ tablespoon gingerbread spice (see recipe or use your favorite)▢ 1 pinch salt▢ 1 teaspoon vanilla extract▢ ground nutmeg (freshly grated is best - for topping)▢ ¾ cup brandy (optional - use brandy, a dark rum and Cognac blend, or even bourbon)

InstructionsIn a medium mixing bowl whisk together the egg yolks, sugar, and molasses until creamy and lightened in color.6 large egg yolks, ½ cup sugarBring a sauce pan with the heavy whipping cream, milk, gingerbread spice, and salt to the beginning of a simmer over medium to medium-low heat. Remove from heat once the milk mixture just begins to bubble.1 cup heavy whipping cream, 2 cups milk, ground nutmeg, 1 pinch saltTemper the egg mixture by slowly adding the warmed milk. Start with a ¼ cup at a time, adding more until all of the milk is incorporated. Return the mixture to your saucepan and heat, whisking constantly, over medium heat until the gingerbread eggnog thickens. This step should only take a few minutes and the mixture should reach 170°F (77°C).Remove the saucepan from heat and stir in the vanilla extract. Transfer your eggnog into a pitcher and cover the top with plastic cling film. Refrigerate until chilled, about 2-3 hours. *The eggnog will continue to thicken as it chills.1 teaspoon vanilla extractOnce chilled, add your liquor and serve. If desired, for a super smooth eggnog, you can combine the eggnog and liquor in a blender.¾ cup brandyServe with whipped cream, a sprinkle of freshly grated nutmeg, or a combination of whipped cream and a sprinkle of your gingerbread spice. Notes To rapidly chill your eggnog, place your pitcher or container into an ice bath. Mix in milk after chilling, starting with a couple tablespoons, to make a non-alcoholic eggnog. Store your eggnog in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.

NutritionCalories: 300kcal (15%) | Carbohydrates: 26g (9%) | Protein: 6g (12%) | Fat: 19g (29%) | Saturated Fat: 11g (69%) | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 240mg (80%) | Sodium: 66mg (3%) | Potassium: 234mg (7%) | Fiber: 1g (4%) | Sugar: 24g (27%) | Vitamin A: 998IU (20%) | Vitamin C: 1mg (1%) | Calcium: 163mg (16%) | Iron: 1mg (6%) Did you try this recipe? Rate it below!I can’t wait to see your results! Mention @bake_it_with_love or tag #bake_it_with_love! eggnog, Gingerbread Eggnog, Homemade Course Drinks, Drinks (Alcohol based)Cuisine AmericanAngela @ BakeItWithLove.comAngela is an at home chef that developed a passion for all things cooking and baking at a young age in her Grandma’s kitchen. After many years in the food service industry, she now enjoys sharing all of her family favorite recipes and creating tasty dinner and amazing dessert recipes here at Bake It With Love! bakeitwithlove.com/about/

This tasty gingerbread eggnog takes the classic eggnog recipe to flavorful levels that are absolutely rich, delicious, and Christmas-y! Delightfully creamy holiday eggnog gets a little help from another holiday favorite to make this must-have drink!

Get ready to enjoy this festive spin on the classic eggnog recipe!

What’s better than homemade eggnog? Eggnog with another classic Christmas flavor - gingerbread!

This rich and delicious drink is made with all those wonderful flavors of gingerbread cookies! And since warm baking spices like cinnamon and nutmeg are already traditionally used in eggnog, the gingerbread spice mix is a natural fit!

🥘 Ingredients

Just a few wonderfully rich and flavorful ingredients and you’ll be on your way to enjoying this upgraded holiday classic!

  • 6 large Egg Yolks (at room temperature)½ cup Granulated Sugar1 tablespoon Molasses1 cup Heavy Whipping Cream2 cups Milk (whole milk is best)½ tablespoon Gingerbread Spice (see recipe or use your favorite)1 pinch Salt1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract (your vanilla makes a difference here, try to use real vanilla extract if possible!)1 pinch ground Nutmeg (freshly grated is best - for topping)¾ cup Brandy (optional - use brandy, a dark rum and Cognac blend, or even bourbon)

Be sure to see the free printable recipe card below for ingredients, exact amounts & instructions with tips!

🔪 Step-By-Step Instructions

Take a few minutes before getting started to warm your eggs up to make combining your warmed milk mixture and the eggs super easy!

Combine Eggs & Heat Milk Mixture

  • Whisk egg yolks, sugar, and molasses. In a medium mixing bowl whisk together the 6 room temperature egg yolks, ½ cup of white sugar, and 1 tablespoon molasses until creamy and lightened in color.Heat the heavy cream, spices, and milk. Bring a sauce pan with 1 cup heavy whipping cream, 2 cups whole milk, ½ tablespoon gingerbread spice, and a pinch of salt to the beginning of a simmer over medium to medium-low heat. Remove from heat once the milk mixture just begins to bubble.

Temper Eggs, Thicken Then Chill

  • Temper and thicken. Temper the egg mixture by slowly adding the warmed milk. Start with a ¼ cup at a time, adding more until all of the milk is incorporated. Return the mixture to your saucepan and heat, whisking constantly, over medium heat until the gingerbread eggnog thickens. This step should only take a few minutes and the mixture should reach 170°F (77°C).Add vanilla and chill. Remove the saucepan from heat and stir in 1 teaspoon vanilla extract. Transfer your eggnog into a pitcher and cover the top with plastic cling film. Refrigerate until chilled, about 2-3 hours. *The eggnog will continue to thicken as it chills.Add brandy (optional). Once chilled, add your liquor and serve. If desired, for a super smooth eggnog, you can combine the eggnog and liquor in a blender.Garnish and serve. Serve with whipped cream, a sprinkle of freshly grated nutmeg, or a combination of whipped cream and a sprinkle of your gingerbread spice.

Cinnamon, freshly grated nutmeg, or a dash of gingerbread spice are all amazing toppings to your eggnog (with or without a generous amount of whipped cream)! Enjoy!

💭 Angela’s Tips & Recipe Notes

  • To rapidly chill your eggnog, place your pitcher or container into an ice bath.Mix in milk after chilling, starting with a couple tablespoons, to make a non-alcoholic eggnog.Store your eggnog in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.For an ultimate, rich, and decadent gingerbread eggnog reserve the egg whites then beat to soft peaks before serving. Fold into the eggnog before serving.

🎄 Other Great Christmas Recipes

Here are a few of my favorite sweet & savory Christmas recipes!

  • Homemade EggnogChristmas CookiesPrime Rib with Au JusJamaican Black CakeGlazed Honey Ham

Do you love a recipe you tried? Please leave a 5-star 🌟rating in the recipe card below and/or a review in the comments section further down the page. Stay in touch with me through social media @ Pinterest, Facebook, Instagram, or Twitter! Don’t forget to tag me when you try one of my recipes!

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Print Recipe Leave A Comment Love This Recipe?Click On A Star To Rate It! 5 from 7 reviews

Gingerbread Eggnog (Best Homemade Eggnog Recipe!)

This tasty gingerbread eggnog takes the classic eggnog recipe to flavorful levels that are absolutely rich, delicious, and Christmas-y! Delightfully creamy holiday eggnog gets a little help from another holiday favorite to make this must-have drink!

Author | Angela

Servings: 6 servings Calories: 300kcal Prep 15 minutes Cooking 10 minutes Chilling Time 2 hours Total Time 2 hours 25 minutes

Pin Recipe Share on Facebook Ingredients US CustomaryMetric1x2x3x▢ 6 large egg yolks (at room temperature)▢ ½ cup sugar▢ 1 tablespoon molasses▢ 1 cup heavy whipping cream▢ 2 cups milk (whole milk is best)▢ ½ tablespoon gingerbread spice (see recipe or use your favorite)▢ 1 pinch salt▢ 1 teaspoon vanilla extract▢ ground nutmeg (freshly grated is best - for topping)▢ ¾ cup brandy (optional - use brandy, a dark rum and Cognac blend, or even bourbon)

InstructionsIn a medium mixing bowl whisk together the egg yolks, sugar, and molasses until creamy and lightened in color.6 large egg yolks, ½ cup sugarBring a sauce pan with the heavy whipping cream, milk, gingerbread spice, and salt to the beginning of a simmer over medium to medium-low heat. Remove from heat once the milk mixture just begins to bubble.1 cup heavy whipping cream, 2 cups milk, ground nutmeg, 1 pinch saltTemper the egg mixture by slowly adding the warmed milk. Start with a ¼ cup at a time, adding more until all of the milk is incorporated. Return the mixture to your saucepan and heat, whisking constantly, over medium heat until the gingerbread eggnog thickens. This step should only take a few minutes and the mixture should reach 170°F (77°C).Remove the saucepan from heat and stir in the vanilla extract. Transfer your eggnog into a pitcher and cover the top with plastic cling film. Refrigerate until chilled, about 2-3 hours. *The eggnog will continue to thicken as it chills.1 teaspoon vanilla extractOnce chilled, add your liquor and serve. If desired, for a super smooth eggnog, you can combine the eggnog and liquor in a blender.¾ cup brandyServe with whipped cream, a sprinkle of freshly grated nutmeg, or a combination of whipped cream and a sprinkle of your gingerbread spice. Notes To rapidly chill your eggnog, place your pitcher or container into an ice bath. Mix in milk after chilling, starting with a couple tablespoons, to make a non-alcoholic eggnog. Store your eggnog in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.

NutritionCalories: 300kcal (15%) | Carbohydrates: 26g (9%) | Protein: 6g (12%) | Fat: 19g (29%) | Saturated Fat: 11g (69%) | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 240mg (80%) | Sodium: 66mg (3%) | Potassium: 234mg (7%) | Fiber: 1g (4%) | Sugar: 24g (27%) | Vitamin A: 998IU (20%) | Vitamin C: 1mg (1%) | Calcium: 163mg (16%) | Iron: 1mg (6%) Did you try this recipe? Rate it below!I can’t wait to see your results! Mention @bake_it_with_love or tag #bake_it_with_love! eggnog, Gingerbread Eggnog, Homemade Course Drinks, Drinks (Alcohol based)Cuisine American

Angela @ BakeItWithLove.comAngela is an at home chef that developed a passion for all things cooking and baking at a young age in her Grandma’s kitchen. After many years in the food service industry, she now enjoys sharing all of her family favorite recipes and creating tasty dinner and amazing dessert recipes here at Bake It With Love! bakeitwithlove.com/about/

Do you love a recipe you tried? Please leave a 5-star 🌟rating in the recipe card below and/or a review in the comments section further down the page. Stay in touch with me through social media @ Pinterest, Facebook, Instagram, or Twitter! Don’t forget to tag me when you try one of my recipes!

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5 from 7 reviews

Gingerbread Eggnog (Best Homemade Eggnog Recipe!)

Author | Angela

Servings: 6 servings

Calories: 300kcal

Prep 15 minutes

Cooking 10 minutes

Chilling Time 2 hours

Total Time 2 hours 25 minutes

Ingredients US CustomaryMetric1x2x3x▢ 6 large egg yolks (at room temperature)▢ ½ cup sugar▢ 1 tablespoon molasses▢ 1 cup heavy whipping cream▢ 2 cups milk (whole milk is best)▢ ½ tablespoon gingerbread spice (see recipe or use your favorite)▢ 1 pinch salt▢ 1 teaspoon vanilla extract▢ ground nutmeg (freshly grated is best - for topping)▢ ¾ cup brandy (optional - use brandy, a dark rum and Cognac blend, or even bourbon)

InstructionsIn a medium mixing bowl whisk together the egg yolks, sugar, and molasses until creamy and lightened in color.6 large egg yolks, ½ cup sugarBring a sauce pan with the heavy whipping cream, milk, gingerbread spice, and salt to the beginning of a simmer over medium to medium-low heat. Remove from heat once the milk mixture just begins to bubble.1 cup heavy whipping cream, 2 cups milk, ground nutmeg, 1 pinch saltTemper the egg mixture by slowly adding the warmed milk. Start with a ¼ cup at a time, adding more until all of the milk is incorporated. Return the mixture to your saucepan and heat, whisking constantly, over medium heat until the gingerbread eggnog thickens. This step should only take a few minutes and the mixture should reach 170°F (77°C).Remove the saucepan from heat and stir in the vanilla extract. Transfer your eggnog into a pitcher and cover the top with plastic cling film. Refrigerate until chilled, about 2-3 hours. *The eggnog will continue to thicken as it chills.1 teaspoon vanilla extractOnce chilled, add your liquor and serve. If desired, for a super smooth eggnog, you can combine the eggnog and liquor in a blender.¾ cup brandyServe with whipped cream, a sprinkle of freshly grated nutmeg, or a combination of whipped cream and a sprinkle of your gingerbread spice.

Notes To rapidly chill your eggnog, place your pitcher or container into an ice bath. Mix in milk after chilling, starting with a couple tablespoons, to make a non-alcoholic eggnog. Store your eggnog in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.

Nutrition

Calories: 300kcal (15%) | Carbohydrates: 26g (9%) | Protein: 6g (12%) | Fat: 19g (29%) | Saturated Fat: 11g (69%) | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 240mg (80%) | Sodium: 66mg (3%) | Potassium: 234mg (7%) | Fiber: 1g (4%) | Sugar: 24g (27%) | Vitamin A: 998IU (20%) | Vitamin C: 1mg (1%) | Calcium: 163mg (16%) | Iron: 1mg (6%)

Did you try this recipe? Rate it below!I can’t wait to see your results! Mention @bake_it_with_love or tag #bake_it_with_love!

Course Drinks, Drinks (Alcohol based)Cuisine American

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