How To Turn That Turn That Half-Empty Carton of Eggnog Into Dessert Glory

Eggnog season officially arrived, and you know what that means: I’m buying my cartons of eggnog as soon as they hit the shelves so I can get my Christmas festivities on. Having a serious case of FOMO, I always over-buy and then complain because of all the leftovers.

So I thought, I can’t be the only one who buys (or makes – you ambitious souls!) too much ‘nog and then runs out of ideas on how to use the leftovers. Fear not, my friends; I’ve put together a little collection of recipes using eggnog.

First, Some Helpful Tips For Eggnog Recipes

• Add some spice to give it an extra kick for the holidays: Cinnamon, nutmeg, and a pinch of cloves can brighten any eggnog dessert or drink. A little goes a long way, and it brings that warm seasonal charm forward.
• Chill or rest eggnog desserts for deeper flavor: Most of these eggnog desserts, such as custards, cheesecakes, and no-bake bars, are even better after a little refrigerator time. This helps everything set beautifully, and the flavors meld together.
• Garnish to make each recipe feel extra special: A sprinkle of nutmeg, crushed peppermint, whipped cream, or a festive cookie can turn a simple eggnog recipe into one that is holiday-ready, looking just as great as it tastes.

Here we go – 30 Leftover Eggnog Recipes!

1. Festive Eggnog Shortbread Cookies

These eggnog shortbread cookies are a combination of buttery shortbread and the rich, creamy taste of eggnog. Topped with a deliciously scrumptious eggnog glaze, they are perfect for any holiday occasion.They are also great for gifting. Just pack them up in a cute tin and spread some holiday cheer!

Get the full recipe from: The Salty Pot

2. Eggnog Donuts With White Chocolate Glaze

Tender baked eggnog donuts are made with real eggnog and topped with sweet white chocolate and eggnog glaze for a warm and delicious holiday treat. Serve these Christmas donuts for a holiday breakfast or anytime you need a bit of sweetness.

Get the full recipe from: Jersey Girl Cooks

3. Rum Raisin Ice Cream Ninja Creami Recipe With Eggnog

If you’re craving a comforting and festive ice cream treat that’s quick and easy to make, this Rum Raisin Ice Cream is the perfect choice! With just three ingredients, it’s a kid-friendly, non-alcoholic version of a classic ice cream flavor. This simple recipe takes advantage of eggnog’s creamy texture and rich flavor, combined with the sweetness of sultana raisins and a hint of rum extract, making it an indulgent yet easy-to-make dessert.

Get the full recipe from: Cents for Cookery

4. Mini Eggnog Trifle

This NO BAKE Mini Eggnog Trifle is an indulgent, yet light-tasting trifle with layers of chocolate cake, rum flavor, eggnog mousse, and whipped cream. It’s family-friendly (using rum extract), quick and easy to make, and perfect for the holiday season. But the best part is the sparkly edible gold candy pearl garnish! This eggnog trifle is the ideal winter trifle recipe and the perfect holiday dessert for your New Year’s Eve or holiday celebrations!

Get the full recipe from: Food Meanderings

5. Baileys and Eggnog

This rich and velvety eggnog is packed with flavor while maintaining that classic eggnog flavor that just screams that it is the holiday season.Baileys and eggnog go well with sweet desserts and savory appetizers for a delectable holiday table perfect for any Christmas or festive party.

Get the full recipe from: The Salty Pot

6. Eggnog Blondies

Eggnog blondies are the perfect treat to get you into the holiday spirit! With the gooey texture of a brownie and the spiced flavor of eggnog, this is a must have for your holiday gathering with family and friends.Sharing a plate of eggnog blondies around the fireplace after dinner will be your new favorite Christmas tradition.

Get the full recipe from: Cinnamon and Sage Co

7. Eggnog French Toast Bake

This eggnog French toast bake is made with crusty bread, eggnog, warming spices, and bourbon, and can be prepared the night before for an easy overnight breakfast bake!This eggnog French toast bake is made with bread soaked in an easy, spiced eggnog custard, and then baked until golden.

Get the full recipe from: Champagne Tastes

8. Eggnog Cinnamon Rolls

These Eggnog Cinnamon Rolls felt like Christmas with every bite. They smelled so amazing and were simple to make (which is the hugest bonus!). The step-by-step process, wrapping them up into those beautiful rolls, whipping up that eggnog icing to drizzle over them at the end – it made for a festive Saturday, that’s for sure!

Get the full recipe from: The Wholesome Spoon

9. Eggnog Cream Cheese Dip

Eggnog Cream Cheese Dip is a fast and easy dessert recipe ready in 5 minutes highlighting the flavors of eggnog. This Eggnog Cream Cheese Dip is a great way to enjoy those same flavors in a fun and quick dessert. These warm spices are a great way to highlight eggnog in dishes and desserts. (Plus little ones ALWAYS love dipping!)

Get the full recipe from: Three Olives Branch

10. Instant Pot Eggnog Rice Pudding With Cranberries

Feeling a little festive and want an easy dessert to make? Kick the festivities up a notch with this deliciously easy Instant Pot Eggnog Rice Pudding with Cranberries. This dish is the perfect holiday dessert (or breakfast!) with a unique spin that everyone is going to go crazy for. You will love the creamy rice pudding combo with plump juicy cranberries throughout and eggnog flavor.

Get the full recipe from: The Salty Pot

11. Eggnog Cold Foam

Starbucks copycat Eggnog Cold Foam is basically the Santa hat of iced coffee and tea drinks. This dreamy drink topper is rich, creamy, and fluffy as a fur pom-pom, and is loaded to the brim with warmly spiced seasonal flavors – perfect for all your frosty holiday favorites. It’s nostalgic, indulgent, and has just the right balance of spice and sweetness, turning any iced café-style drink into an instant winter treat!

Get the full recipe from: Coffee Copycat

12. Eggnog Frappuccino

Just 6 ingredients (including ice!) and 5 minutes of effort are all that stand between you and this cravenly creamy, sensationally seasonal coffee frappé. Whether you’re cozying up for a movie night or hosting a dazzling holiday party, it’s easy to make this DIY Starbucks eggnog frappuccino the star of your gatherings.

Get the full recipe from: Coffee Copycat

13. Eggnog Mini Loaves

Eggnog Mini Loaves are the ultimate easy holiday eggnog quick bread! Soft, buttery, and full of warm seasonal spice, each loaf captures the cozy flavors of eggnog, cinnamon, nutmeg, and vanilla. Soft, spiced, and full of creamy eggnog flavor, this holiday breakfast quick bread is perfect for brunch, dessert, or gifting to friends and family.

Get the full recipe from: The Cookin Chicks

14. Easy Eggnog French Toast Recipe

This easy eggnog French toast recipe makes a fun, festive breakfast in less than 10 minutes with just a few simple ingredients. It’s the perfect way to use up leftover holiday eggnog and makes any winter morning feel special. It takes just minutes to prep and cook, making it ideal for busy winter mornings, quick holiday breakfasts, or for busy holiday brunches. Serve it warm for a simple breakfast that still feels festive.

Get the full recipe from: I Heart Eating

15. Eggnog Poke Cake

Eggnog poke cake is a moist yellow cake filled with eggnog pudding and topped with whipped topping. The festive cake is a great way to use up leftover eggnog! Eggnog poke cake is a simple but delicious yellow cake filled with eggnog pudding and topped with whipped topping. The cake is a yummy alternative to the usual holiday desserts, and it’s also a great way to use leftover eggnog!

Get the full recipe from: I Heart Eating

16. No Bake Cranberry Eggnog Cheesecake

This recipe combines both in a no-bake cheesecake. A classic graham cracker crust is the base, with a layer of cranberry jam spooned onto it. Then comes a light, almost mousse-like, eggnog flavored cream cheese on top. Make Cranberry Eggnog Cheesecake ahead of time. Serve it as an after-dinner dessert or mid-afternoon with a cup of coffee. Its low sugar content allows the flavors to shine.

Get the full recipe from: Prepare and Serve

17. Eggnog Tres Leches Cake

This Eggnog Tres Leches Cake brings a holiday twist to the classic dessert, using eggnog and warm spices. It starts with a yellow cake base soaked in a creamy blend of eggnog, sweetened condensed milk, and whole milk, then topped with fluffy whipped topping and a sprinkle of nutmeg. They’re simple, full of eggnog flavor, and perfect for holiday gatherings.

Get the full recipe from: Semi Homemade Kitchen

18. Eggnog Bundt Cake with Sour Cream and Rum Icing

This easy Eggnog Bundt Cake recipe is the perfect festive dessert to get you into the holiday spirit! This sweet holiday dessert is a lovely addition to December potlucks, holiday parties, and Christmas dinners. This bundt cake and icing is made with aromatic baking spices, sour cream and eggnog for a moist and delicious dessert brimming with real eggnog flavor!

Get the full recipe from: The Sage Apron

19. Eggnog Cheesecake – My Eggnog Twist on the Basque Burnt Cheesecake

Eggnog cheesecake is a festive upgrade to the Basque burnt style cheesecake. A creamy cake with a caramelised top. An easy six ingredient dessert making the perfect decadent centrepiece with rustic charm. Decadent, creamy and perfect for a festive dessert!

Get the full recipe from: Waiting for Blancmange

20. Overnight Eggnog Bread Pudding with Cranberries

Warm, sweet and comforting, this Eggnog Bread Pudding with Cranberries makes an excellent Christmas morning breakfast! The best part of all, is that you make it the night before! That way, you pop it in the oven and let it bake while the gift giving starts!!

Get the full recipe from: The Salty Pot

21. Eggnog Pound Cake

Best eggnog pound cake recipe for your holiday table! Old fashioned eggnog pound cake with rum extract and freshly grated nutmeg are full of amazing holiday flavors! If you love simple eggnog cake recipes, you’ve got to try this pound cake recipe with eggnog. It’s one of the best Christmas cakes you’ll make!

Get the full recipe from: Chenee Today

22. Eggnog Milkshake

It’s eggnog season and you’re whipping up an eggnog milkshake with a boozy twist because ice cream is always in season! For this holiday boozy milkshake, it’s paired traditional eggnog with rye whiskey and it was a match made in heaven.

Get the full recipe from: Couple in the Kitchen

23. Eggnog Custard with Crushed Peppermint

Eggnog Custard with Crushed Peppermint is a creamy, holiday-ready treat that feels cozy, nostalgic, and a little bit playful. Each spoonful gives you that classic eggnog warmth, blended into a silky custard that melts on the tongue. It’s the perfect treat for Christmas gatherings, winter celebrations, or any moment you want something sweet, smooth, and joyfully seasonal.

Get the full recipe from: Kelly Stilwell

24. Easy Eggnog Waffles

These Easy Eggnog Waffles feature cozy flavors that are perfect for the holiday season. Fluffy on the inside and crisp on the outside, these waffles are infused with creamy eggnog and spices, making them the ultimate festive treat! These eggnog waffles were made for holiday gatherings, Christmas morning, or any special occasion. You can even make these ahead of time and reheat just before serving.

Get the full recipe from: Pumpkin N’ Spice

25. Yummy Eggnog Walnut Fudge

This Eggnog Walnut Fudge is creamy and not crazy sweet, has a delectable crunch from the walnuts, and is spiced so perfectly it will have you wishing you were under the mistletoe, all rosy-cheeked, wantin’ to get funky with Boney M’s version of Jingle Bells. This walnut eggnog fudge is the epitome of a holiday treat! Sweet, creamy, and has that eggnog flavor that we all love during Christmas!

Get the full recipe from: The Salty Pot

26. Beautiful Eggnog Cupcakes with Eggnog Buttercream Frosting

These light, fluffy and moist Eggnog Cupcakes with Eggnog Buttercream Frosting transform the classic Christmas drink into a festive dessert. They take less than an hour to whip up, including cleanup time! And you can add alcohol, such as bourbon or rum, to spike them for the adults. You can easily whip up these Christmas cupcakes in the afternoon before a holiday party, and bring a festive dessert that’s the star of the show!

Get the full recipe from: An Edible Mosaic

27. The Best Christmas Brownies Recipe – Gingerbread Brownies with Eggnog Buttercream

Festive Christmas brownies strike the perfect balance between fudgy and chewy with a crackled top, rich chocolate flavor, and warm gingerbread spices. These would also be a beautiful addition to a Christmas cookie tray, a fun treat for a holiday cookie exchange party, or a decadent addition to a Christmas dessert buffet table at your next holiday gathering!

Get the full recipe from: An Edible Mosaic

28. Whole Wheat Eggnog Pancakes

Start your weekend on a festive note with these warmly spiced, deliciously fluffy Eggnog Pancakes. These better-for-you IHOP copycats are made with fewer than 10 ingredients, 15 minutes of active cooking, and a single bowl.These healthier eggnog pancakes taste like Christmas morning on a plate. Every bite has that creamy, custard-like sweetness you expect from eggnog, while warm cinnamon and nutmeg shine through in every forkful.

Get the full recipe from: The Oregon Dietitian

29. Copycat Starbucks Eggnog Latte

When you take your first sip of this Copycat Starbucks Eggnog Latte, you know the holidays are here. Smooth and luscious. It’s festive, delicious and a great way to bring in the New Year! You can easily make an Eggnog Latte yourself with only four ingredients – five if you are topping it with whipped cream – and it will taste just like the original.

Get the full recipe from: Pam’s Daily Dish

30. Christmas Panna Cotta

You’ll need just a handful of simple ingredients and barely 15 minutes of kitchen time to put it together- it just doesn’t get better than that. The rich and delightful dessert comes together in a snap and is sure to be a total hit on your Christmas party table.

Get the full recipe from: The Salty Pot