30 Festive Eggnog Desserts

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30 Festive Eggnog Desserts1/30 Eggnog Truffles Test Kitchen Approved Eggnog Truffles Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 4 hours 35 min Servings 2 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I found this eggnog dessert recipe in a grocery store handout. I tweaked the ingredients to create a stronger flavor and everyone loves them. They make great gifts during the holidays. —Angela Randjelovic, Independence, Ohio Nutrition Facts: 1 truffle: 117 calories, 7g fat (5g saturated fat), 5mg cholesterol, 28mg sodium, 14g carbohydrate (14g sugars, 0 fiber), 2g protein. 2/30 Eggnog Mini Loaves 50 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved

Tender slices are just right with a cup of coffee

Eggnog Mini Loaves Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 45 min Servings 3 loaves (6 pieces each) Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: The seasonal flavors of eggnog, rum extract and nutmeg shine through in these moist, golden loaves. Tender slices are just right with a cup of coffee. Use homemade eggnog or your favorite store-bought brand. —Beverly Elmore, Spokane, Michigan Nutrition Facts: 1 piece: 158 calories, 6g fat (4g saturated fat), 43mg cholesterol, 189mg sodium, 22g carbohydrate (10g sugars, 0 fiber), 3g protein. 3/30 Eggnog Pumpkin Pie 25 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 1 hour

10 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator:

10 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: My mom’s is the absolute best pumpkin pie I’ve ever tasted. Eggnog is her signature ingredient in the creamy custard filling. —Terri Gonzalez, Roswell, New Mexico Nutrition Facts: 1 piece: 317 calories, 15g fat (9g saturated fat), 123mg cholesterol, 280mg sodium, 40g carbohydrate (22g sugars, 2g fiber), 7g protein. 4/30 Eggnog Tres Leches Cake 2 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 1 hour 5 min Servings 15 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: When the holidays roll around, my family eagerly anticipates sampling this eggnog dessert.

Its rich eggnog flavor is delightful

Its rich eggnog flavor is delightful. —Jan Valdez, Chicago, Illinois Nutrition Facts: 1 piece: 394 calories, 19g fat (10g saturated fat), 62mg cholesterol, 309mg sodium, 51g carbohydrate (36g sugars, 0 fiber), 6g protein. 5/30 Winning Cranberry Cheesecake 5 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Winning Cranberry Cheesecake Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour 30 min Servings 12 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: The holidays wouldn’t be complete without cranberries and eggnog. I use them both in this flavorful cheesecake that’s the perfect finale for a special dinner. Set it out at the start

Eggnog desserts are just right for the holiday season

of the meal, not just to solicit “oohs” and “aahs,” but to remind folks to save room for dessert! —Nancy Zimmerman, Cape May Court House, New Jersey Nutrition Facts: 1 piece: 345 calories, 13g fat (7g saturated fat), 112mg cholesterol, 161mg sodium, 52g carbohydrate (44g sugars, 1g fiber), 5g protein. 6/30 Eggnog Cookies 14 Reviews Eggnog Cookies Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 35 min Servings about 7 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Eggnog desserts are just right for the holiday season. This cookie’s flavor fits right into the holiday spirit—pick your favorite cookie cutter

shapes to make them even more festive!

shapes to make them even more festive! —Myra Innes, Auburn, Kansas Nutrition Facts: 1 cookie: 71 calories, 2g fat (1g saturated fat), 8mg cholesterol, 35mg sodium, 11g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 0 fiber), 1g protein. 7/30 Contest-Winning Eggnog Cake 20 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Contest-Winning Eggnog Cake Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour Servings 16 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This impressive layered eggnog cake, perfect for holiday parties, will make you wish eggnog wasn’t a seasonal ingredient. —Debra Frappolli, Wayne, New Jersey Nutrition Facts: 1 piece: 372 calories, 20g fat (12g

The eggnog in the frosting makes them extra special on Christmas morning

saturated fat), 104mg cholesterol, 417mg sodium, 44g carbohydrate (30g sugars, 0 fiber), 5g protein. 8/30 Christmas Morning Sweet Rolls 1 Review Test Kitchen Approved Christmas Morning Sweet Rolls Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour 5 min Servings 1 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: These make-ahead rolls have been a holiday tradition for years. The eggnog in the frosting makes them extra special on Christmas morning. —Kimberly Williams, Brownsburg, Indiana Nutrition Facts: 1 roll: 424 calories, 13g fat (5g saturated fat), 37mg cholesterol, 267mg sodium, 72g carbohydrate (39g sugars, 2g fiber), 5g protein. 9/30

Eggnog Cookies 26 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Eggnog Cookies Recipe photo by Alejandro Monfort for Taste of Home Total Time 40 min Servings 13-1/2 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Eggnog stars in both the cookie and frosting in this new-found recipe, imparting a subtle holiday flavor.—Amanda Taylor, Glen Ewen, Saskatchewan Nutrition Facts: 1 cookie: 48 calories, 2g fat (1g saturated fat), 5mg cholesterol, 20mg sodium, 8g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 0 fiber), 1g protein. 10/30 Peppermint Cheesecake 4 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved The Best Peppermint Cheesecake Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour 55 min

Not only does it look sensational, but it is so scrumptious

Servings 16 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: People are thrilled when they see me coming with this rich, smooth cheesecake—it’s always a crowd pleaser. Not only does it look sensational, but it is so scrumptious. —Carrie Price, Ottawa, Illinois Nutrition Facts: 1 piece: 711 calories, 51g fat (33g saturated fat), 153mg cholesterol, 424mg sodium, 52g carbohydrate (38g sugars, 2g fiber), 10g protein. 11/30 No-Churn Eggnog Soft-Serve Ice Cream 1 Review Test Kitchen Approved Eggnog Ice Cream Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 10 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: As

a fanatical lover of all things eggnog, I like to say that this soft-serve eggnog ice cream stole my heart. Served with gingerbread or holiday cookies, it’s bound to find a place in your heart as well. —Colleen Delawder, Herndon, Virginia Nutrition Facts: 1/2 cup: 222 calories, 14g fat (9g saturated fat), 71mg cholesterol, 43mg sodium, 19g carbohydrate (19g sugars, 0 fiber), 4g protein. 12/30 Eggnog Biscotti 3 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 1 hour 5 min Servings about 3 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: You may substitute additional eggnog if rum isn’t your

—Richell Welch, Buffalo, Texas Nutrition Facts: 1 piece: 56 calories,

thing. For a variation, try using one of the flavored eggnogs available around the holidays. —Shannon Dobos, Calgary, Alberta Nutrition Facts: 1 cookie: 90 calories, 3g fat (2g saturated fat), 18mg cholesterol, 56mg sodium, 15g carbohydrate (8g sugars, 0 fiber), 1g protein. 13/30 Eggnog Fudge 7 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Eggnog Fudge Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour Servings about 3-1/4 pounds Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I experimented with many eggnog desserts before coming up with the winning combination of eggnog and fudge. —Richell Welch, Buffalo, Texas Nutrition Facts: 1 piece: 56 calories,

3g fat (1g saturated fat), 5mg cholesterol, 14mg sodium, 8g carbohydrate (7g sugars, 0 fiber), 0 protein. 14/30 Reindeer Tracks Test Kitchen Approved Reindeer Tracks Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 30 min Servings about 2 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This is the first cookie recipe I’ve ever created! It captures the essence of the holidays because there’s a trace of eggnog flavor in these adorable reindeer hoof prints. You can add red and green frosting to make them even more Christmasy or use brown sprinkles for a more natural reindeer look. —Pam Sano,

A bit of rum extract adds a special taste

Voorhees, New Jersey Nutrition Facts: 1 sandwich cookie: 225 calories, 14g fat (7g saturated fat), 35mg cholesterol, 136mg sodium, 21g carbohydrate (10g sugars, 0 fiber), 3g protein. 15/30 Eggnog Cheesecake 20 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Eggnog Cheesecake Recipe photo by Sarah Tramonte for Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour Servings 16 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I make good use of extra eggnog by creating this luscious cheesecake. A bit of rum extract adds a special taste. —Kristen Grula, Hazleton, Pennsylvania Nutrition Facts: 1 slice: 275 calories, 19g fat (11g saturated fat), 79mg cholesterol, 195mg sodium,

24g carbohydrate (18g sugars, 0 fiber), 5g protein

24g carbohydrate (18g sugars, 0 fiber), 5g protein. 16/30 Cranberry Chip Monkey Bread Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 55 min Servings 16 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Monkey bread is no stranger at our house, but I wanted a holiday version. This eggnog dessert with cranberries is a breakfast treat or knockout dessert. —Katherine Wollgast, Florissant, MO Nutrition Facts: 1 serving (calculated without optional toppings): 310 calories, 13g fat (5g saturated fat), 15mg cholesterol, 596mg sodium, 47g carbohydrate (26g sugars, 1g fiber), 4g protein. 17/30 Frosted Eggnog Cutout Cookies 1 Review Test Kitchen Approved Frosted

Top each one with a sprinkle of nutmeg

Eggnog Cutout Cookies Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 50 min Servings about 8 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: My husband loves the creamy richness of eggnog, so I add it to the dough and buttercream icing in these cookies. Top each one with a sprinkle of nutmeg. —Joan Sarge, Asheville, North Carolina Nutrition Facts: 1 cookie: 55 calories, 2g fat (1g saturated fat), 6mg cholesterol, 21mg sodium, 9g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 0 fiber), 1g protein. 18/30 Eggnog Pound Cake 4 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 55 min Servings 20 servings

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