Leftover Eggnog Recipes – 7 Ways to Use Leftover Eggnog (2024)

What do you do with leftover eggnog?! Here are a bunch of leftover eggnog recipes and tips to help you find ways to use all that extra eggnog!

Eggnog is one of those tasty treats that many of us love to indulge in during the Christmas holidays but it’s easy to end up with a lot of it left when the party is over! The good news is that eggnog makes a tasty addition to a lot of other recipes! Here are 7 great ways to use leftover eggnog!

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7 Ways to Use Leftover Eggnog

I started to post these tips after Christmas but I just realized there will be a lot of eggnog served at Christmas parties over the next week or two. Instead of saving these leftover eggnog tips until after Christmas, here are a couple more ways to use leftover eggnog now:

  • Use leftover eggnog in place of milk in your bread or rice pudding.
  • Use eggnog in your coffee to make an eggnog latte
  • Freeze any extra eggnog and make ice cream if you need more just add some more whole milk.
  • Pour leftover eggnog on hot cereal in place of milk.
  • Use eggnog in place of milk in your favorite pancake mix.
  • Use eggnog in place of milk in a yellow cake for a really nice rich cake.
  • Use in place of milk to make a yummy frosting on ginger cookies or gingersnaps
  • Use in smoothies
  • Use eggnog in place of milk in muffins especially good in spice or that type of muffin.
  • Use eggnog for French toast.

-Jill

Leftover Eggnog Recipes

Here are some yummy recipes you can make with that leftover eggnog so you’ll get a yummy treat and keep from wasting all that eggnog that didn’t get used!

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One great way to use leftover eggnog is to make this delicious eggnog pound cake recipe! It’s so good, you might even buy leftover eggnog on clearance just to make it! I hope you enjoy it as much as we did.

Eggnog Pound Cake Recipe

2 Tbsp. margarine
2/3 cup sliced almonds

Grease Bundt or tube pan with margarine and press almonds into sides and bottom.

Cake Recipe:

1 package yellow cake mix
3 Tbsp. margarine, melted
1 1/2 cups eggnog
2 eggs
1/8 tsp. nutmeg

Beat everything together until smooth. Pour into prepared pan and bake at 350 degrees for 40-50 minutes, until toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Cool on wire rack.

Eggnog French Toast Recipe

3 1/2 cups cubed bread (gluten free or french bread or just plain dried out sandwich bread works)
2 cups eggnog
3 large eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla extract

Grease an 8×8 inch baking dish. Place bread cubes evenly into the baking dish. Whisk together the eggnog, eggs and vanilla. Pour the mixture evenly over the bread cubes. Cover and place in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour or overnight.

Topping:

1/4 cup all-purpose flour (or gluten free flour)
1/4 cup brown sugar, packed
1/4 cup butter, melted
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
Pinch of salt

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Combine the flour, brown sugar, butter, cinnamon, nutmeg and salt until it resembles coarse crumbs. Sprinkle the crumb topping evenly over the bread cubes.

Bake for 40-45 minutes, or until golden brown. Serve immediately with syrup. Flavored syrups such as blueberry and strawberry taste great!

Eggnog Muffins Recipe

1 egg
1/2 cup eggnog
1/4 cup vegetable oil
1/2 cup sugar
1 1/2 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. baking soda
1 1/2 cups flour

Mix all the ingredients in a bowl. The batter will be slightly lumpy. Place the batter 2/3 full into greased muffin tins or muffin tins lined with papers. Bake at 400 degrees for 15-20 minutes. Makes 1 dozen.

Eggnog Coffee Cake Recipe

2 cups flour
2 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. salt
3/4 cup sugar
2 rounded Tbsp. shortening
1 cup eggnog

In a bowl, mix the flour, baking powder, salt, sugar and shortening. Set aside 3/4 cup of the mixture for the topping (see below).

Add eggnog to the remainder of the flour mixture and mix until smooth. Pour the batter into an 8×8 inch buttered pan and sprinkle the topping over the top.

Coffee Cake Topping

2 Tbsp. butter
1/2 tsp cinnamon
3 Tbsp. brown sugar

Combine all of the ingredients for the topping with the flour mixture that was set aside and mix well.

Bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes. Serves 9.

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Starbucks Eggnog Latte Recipe

4Tbsp.granulated sugar
2/3cupmilk
1 1/3cupseggnog
1cupprepared unflavored coffee at double concentrationor 2 shots espresso
Pinch of ground nutmeg, optional

Pour the milk, eggnog and sugar into a microwave-safe jar or cup.

Using either astick blender or your hands, shake/mix the milk mixture vigorously for 30-45 seconds. Stop when the mixture appears to have doubled in volume due to air bubbles.

Place the mixture into the microwave. Heat on high for 30-45 seconds, or until the mixture starts to bubble up almost to the top of the jar. Do not let the milk overflow the jar or bubble too much and then fall flat.

Repeat these two steps a second time until the milk is frothy.

Pour the hot prepared coffee (or espresso) into the bottom of a deep mug. Holding back the milk foam with a spoon, carefully pour the milk mixture into the coffee. Do not stir. Gently spoon the foam over the top. Sprinkle with some freshly grated (or ground) nutmeg if desired.

Coconut Eggnog Pie Recipe

2 eggs
1 1/4 cups brown sugar, packed
3/4 cup eggnog
1/2 cup butter, melted
2 Tbsp. all purpose flour
1 tsp. ground cinnamon
Dash salt
2 1/2 cups sweetened shredded coconut, divided
1graham cracker crust
1/4 cup chopped walnuts or pecans

Preheat oven to 425 degrees. In a large bowl, beat the first seven ingredients until blended.

Stir in 2 cups of the coconut. Pour into the crust. Sprinkle with walnuts and the remaining coconut. Bake on a lower oven rack 10 minutes.

Reduce oven setting to 325 degrees. Cover the top loosely with foil. Bake 45-50 minutes longer or until the filling is set. Cool on a wire rack. Refrigerate any leftovers.

Leftover Eggnog Cookies

1 cup butter, softened
2 cups sugar
1 cup eggnog
1 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. ground nutmeg
5 1/2 cups all purpose flour
1 egg white, lightly beaten
Colored sugar

Cream butter and sugar. Beat in eggnog, baking soda and nutmeg. Gradually add flour and mix well. Cover and chill 1 hour.

On a lightly floured surface, roll out half of the dough to 1/8 inch thickness. Using floured 3 1/2 inch cookie cutters, cut into desired shapes. Place on ungreased baking sheets. Repeat with the remaining dough.

Brush with egg white. Sprinkle with colored sugar. Bake at 350 degrees until the edges are lightly browned, about 6-8 minutes. Cool on wire racks.Makes about 7 dozen cookies.

Double Eggnog Cookies

1 1/3 cups butter, softened
1 cup brown sugar, packed
4 egg yolks
2 Tbsp. eggnog
1/2 tsp. rum extract
3 cups all purpose flour

In a large bowl, cream the butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the egg yolks, eggnog and rum extract. Gradually beat in flour. Refrigerate, covered, for at least 2 hours.

Shape into 1 inch balls. Place 2 inches apart on ungreased baking sheets. Bake at 325 degrees for 13-16 minutes or until the bottoms are brown. Remove to wire racks to cool completely.

Eggnog Frosting:

4 1/2 cups confectioners sugar
3/4 cup butter, softened
1 1/2 tsp. rum extract
1/2 tsp. ground nutmeg
1/4 tsp. ground cinnamon
2 to 3 Tbsp. eggnog
Ground nutmeg

In a large bowl, beat the first five frosting ingredients until blended. Beat in enough eggnog to reach the desired consistency.

Spread the frosting over the cookies. Sprinkle with additional nutmeg. Let stand until set. Store in airtight containers.Makes 4 dozen cookies.

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Eggnog Fruitcake Bread Recipe

(Eggnog AND fruitcake! My two FAVORITE Christmas foods together!)

1 egg
1 cup sugar
1 tsp. vanilla
1 stick (1/2 cup) butter, softened
2 cups flour
1/2 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. bakingsoda
1/2 tsp. salt
1 cup eggnog
1/2 cup chopped red and green candied cherries
1/2 cup chopped pecans
1/2 cup raisins

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Grease a 8×4 inch loaf pan.

In a large bowl, beat the egg, sugar, vanilla and softened butter until well blended. In another bowl, whisk the flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt. Beat into the egg mixture alternately with eggnog, beating well after each addition. Fold in the cherries, pecans and raisins.

Transfer to the greased loaf pan. Bake 50-60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool in the pan 10 minutes before removing to a wire rack to cool.Makes 1 loaf (16 slices).

Mocha Eggnog

5 cups chocolate milk
4 cups eggnog
1 cup whipping cream, divided
2 Tbsp. instant coffee granules
2 1/2 tsp. vanilla extract
1 tsp. rum extract

In a large saucepan, combine the milk, eggnog, 1/2 cup cream and the coffee granules. Heat through. Remove from the heat. Stir in extracts.

In a small mixing bowl, beat the remaining cream until stiff peaks form. Dollop over the eggnog.

Easy Eggnog Fudge

1 Tbsp. plus 3/4 cup butter, softened and divided
3 cups sugar
2/3 cup eggnog
2 Tbsp. heavy whipping cream
1 (10 to 12 oz.) pkg. vanilla or white chips
1 cup marshmallow creme
1 cup finely chopped walnuts
2 teaspoons vanilla extract

Line a 13 x 9 inch pan with foil and grease the foil with 1 tablespoon butter. Set aside.

In a large saucepan, combine the sugar, eggnog, whipping cream and remaining butter. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring constantly. Reduce heat. Cook until a candy thermometer reads 238 degrees (soft-ball stage), stirring occasionally.

Remove from the heat. Stir in the chips until melted. Stir in the marshmallow creme, walnuts and vanilla. Spread into the prepared pan. Cool to room temperature.

Using the foil, lift the fudge out of the pan. Discard foil. Cut the fudge into 1 inch squares. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator.Makes about 3 1/4 pounds.

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Eggnog Banana Bread Recipe

1 cup sugar
1 stick (1/2 cup) butter, softened
1 egg
1 tsp. vanilla
1/2 cup eggnog
2 overripe bananas, mashed
2 cups flour
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. bakingsoda
1 tsp. cinnamon

Beat together the sugar, butter, egg and vanilla. Add eggnog and bananas. Mix all the dry ingredients together then add to the wet ingredients. Pour the batter into a greased loaf pan. Fill within 2 inches of the top.

Crumb Topping:

1/2 cup powdered sugar
1/2 cup flour
4 Tbsp. butter, melted
1/2 tsp. cinnamon
pinch of salt

Using your hands, mix all of the crumb ingredients and crumble the mixture over the batter in the pan. Bake in an oven pre-heated to 350 degrees for 45 – 50 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.

Eggnog Mousse

2 tsp. unflavored gelatin
2 cups reduced-fat eggnog
2 Tbsp. sugar
1/8 tsp. ground cinnamon
1/8 tsp. ground nutmeg
1/2 tsp. vanilla extract
1 cup whipped cream or topping, divided
Additional ground nutmeg, optional

In a small saucepan, sprinkle the gelatin over the eggnog. Let stand for 1 minute.

Heat over low heat, stirring until the gelatin is completely dissolved. Stir in the sugar, cinnamon and nutmeg until the sugar is dissolved.

Transfer to a small bowl. Stir in the vanilla. Refrigerate until the mixture begins to thicken.

Beat the mixture until light and fluffy. Beat in 3/4 cup whipped topping. Divide among four dessert dishes. Refrigerate until firm.

Garnish with the remaining whipped topping and sprinkle with additional nutmeg if desired.Makes 4 servings.

Overnight Eggnog Coffee Cake Recipe

Streusel Topping

1/3 cup granulated sugar
1 Tbsp. all-purpose flour
1 Tbsp. butter or margarine, softened
1/2 tsp. ground nutmeg

Coffee Cake

1 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup butter or margarine, softened
1 cup eggnog
1 cup (8 oz.) sour cream
1 tsp. rum extract or vanilla extract
2 eggs
2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 1/2 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. salt

Eggnog Glaze

1/2 cup powdered sugar
1 – 2 Tbsp. eggnog

Grease only the bottom of a rectangular pan, 13x9x2 inches.

In small bowl, mix all Streusel Topping ingredients with a fork until crumbly. Set aside.

In large bowl, beat the granulated sugar and butter with an electric mixer on medium speed, or mix with a spoon. Beat in the eggnog, sour cream, rum extract and eggs until blended. Stir in the flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt.

Spread in the pan. Sprinkle the streusel topping over the batter. Cover and refrigerate at least 8 hours.

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Uncover the pan. Bake 35 to 40 minutes or a until toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool 20 minutes.

In small bowl, mix all eggnog glaze ingredients until smooth and thin enough to drizzle. Drizzle over the coffee cake.

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Leftover Eggnog Recipes – 7 Ways to Use Leftover Eggnog (2024)

FAQs

What can I do with too much eggnog? ›

10 Smart Ways to Use Up Eggnog
  1. Make eggnog lattes at home. ...
  2. Swap it in when making cream biscuits. ...
  3. Stir it into pancake and waffle batter. ...
  4. Stir it into mashed sweet potatoes. ...
  5. Make flavored marshmallows. ...
  6. Make muffins or quick bread. ...
  7. Turn it into frosting. ...
  8. Cook it into caramel sauce.
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What can I do with store bought eggnog? ›

Extend the Holiday Cheer

Seasonal eggnog is far more versatile than you might think. When you've got some left over from the holiday party, use it to make rich, nutmeg-scented mashed potatoes, oatmeal, biscuits and more.

How long will eggnog last in the refrigerator? ›

The Food and Drug Administration suggests consuming commercial eggnog within three to five days of opening a carton, and you should drink homemade eggnog within two to four days of making.

Is it okay to freeze eggnog? ›

If you want to extend the shelf life of eggnog beyond a few days, freezing is the way to go. Frozen eggnog lasts up to six months. Beyond this period of time, the quality of the eggnog will start to drop, so your best bet is to consume it within 4-6 months.

What makes eggnog unhealthy? ›

“While there are different eggnog recipes, most eggnog will typically contain high amounts of fat from cream and milk, and added sugar for sweetness,” said Cohn. The American Heart Association recommends that people consume no more than 5% to 6% of calories from saturated fat every day to support heart health.

Why can't you drink a lot of eggnog? ›

Traditionally made with eggs, cream, milk, and sugar, no one would say that eggnog is a healthy drink. Even a small serving can pack significant amounts of calories, fat, saturated fat, and added sugars. And then there's the fact that homemade eggnog made with raw eggs can be a food-poisoning risk.

Why do stores stop selling eggnog? ›

Most plants keep producing eggnog through New Year's, and start dumping their unsold product in January. Although associated with the holidays, eggnog doesn't need to be seasonal. Dairy plants could produce small batches of eggnog off-season for hard-core nogheads, but they don't because it's not cost-effective.

How do you jazz up store bought eggnog? ›

Top each glass with a dash of nutmeg (freshly grated is best) and a pinch of finely grated orange zest. Serve and enjoy, preferably near a crackling fireplace.

How do you jazz up egg nog? ›

Spiced Rum

And one sip will be all the proof you need that rum isn't just for tiki drinks. With flavors like vanilla, cinnamon, and clove taking center stage and a full-bodied creamy texture, spiced rum is a natural BFF for eggnog.

Does eggnog get better with age? ›

They found, unanimously, that aged nog was mellower and smoother than fresh nog. Similarly, Alton Brown says that "the longer the nog ages, the more mellow it will get." In The Art of Eating, Holly Jennings found three-week nog to be "rounder, smoother, and noticeably more complex."

Can you drink year old eggnog? ›

Best Eggnog Recipe

Game plan: It's good to give the eggnog a full 3 weeks of aging or up to 1 year, but you can drink it right away; however, the flavor will be less rounded.

What alcohol is in eggnog? ›

The recipe can vary depending on who's making it, but the basic formula consists of eggs, sugar, milk and cream, plus a spirit. For the latter, most people turn to bourbon, rum or brandy, and some even elect to combine a couple spirits for oomph.

Can you freeze a half gallon of eggnog? ›

Yes! For up to six months, you can freeze non-alcoholic eggnog, either store-bought or homemade. However, spiked eggnog typically does not freeze well, as conventional freezers are generally not cold enough to freeze the alcohol.

Can you freeze eggnog in ice cube trays? ›

To keep eggnog cold during a party, set punch bowl or pitcher in a bed of crushed ice, or freeze some of the eggnog in ice cube trays or ice ring using a bundt pan and add to bowl right before party. Use leftover eggnog in French toast or pancake batter.

Do they still make canned eggnog? ›

Not just for the holidays, Borden EggNog is a versatile ingredient that adds a rich moistness to recipes and a unique flavor to mixed drinks. And with our new reclosable cap it's now more convenient than ever to celebrate every day!

What happens if you heat eggnog? ›

You can also reheat the combined eggnog and egg white mixture over a double boiler until it reaches 160°F, then remove from heat and let cool, then chill. The mixture will lose some of its fluffiness from the beaten egg whites, but not all, and the eggnog will be much airier than without the egg whites.

Why you should be careful with that eggnog? ›

Eggs must be cooked to 160 degrees F to kill bacteria such as Salmonella that may be present. If your eggnog recipe calls for raw eggs, it may not be safe. Adding alcohol inhibits bacterial growth, but it cannot be relied upon to kill bacteria.

How do you preserve eggnog? ›

Carefully pour the egg nog into clean mason jars, swing-top bottles, or even the leftover liquor bottles and store them in the refrigerator. You can bottle your nog in leftover liquor bottles, swing-tops, or mason jars. You can even print your own labels! It makes a great gift.

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