What better way to indulge in the festive spirit than by incorporating the creamy goodness of eggnog? However, it’s not just for sipping by the fireplace; it can be a secret ingredient that transforms your baked treats into decadent delights. If you love eggnog, these eight recipes, including The Editor’s Eggnog from Brian Hart Hoffman, should be on your baking list!
The Editor’s Eggnog: Treat your nearest and dearest to the go-to eggnog recipe of our editor-in-chief, Brian Hart Hoffman. Brian makes it every year for his closest friends and family, and this year, he’s letting our readers in on his special recipe. Striking the perfect balance between warm spice and sweet custard, this velvety eggnog is delicious spiked with brandy or bourbon, or even added to coffee.
Eggnog Babka Knots: Our favorite holiday quaff imbues these Eggnog Babka Knots with warm notes of nutmeg and velvety vanilla custard. For an extra dose of holiday decadence, we made a rich Brandy Crème Anglaise as the perfect dunking sauce for our elegant babka twists.
Eggnog Bourbon Cake: The beauty of the Basic 1-2-3-4 Cake is its versatility. Sure, you can make chocolate-covered white cake all day long, and we sincerely doubt anyone will complain. But this base recipe is perfect for gussying up with practically any variation you can think of. This variation is a beautiful Eggnog Bourbon Cake perfect for more than just the holidays.
Eggnog Custard Tart: Browned butter lends nutty depth to the shortbread crust of this indulgent dessert. A dash of spiced rum gives the creamy eggnog custard a little kick. We’d remind you this is best enjoyed the day of, but you won’t be able to resist having a slice (or two or three) once it’s out of the oven anyway.
Iced Eggnog Shortbread Cookie Trees: Stars aren’t just for topping the tree. Turns out, the shape is perfect for stacking to create your most eye-catching centerpiece yet with these Iced Eggnog Shortbread Cookie Trees. We let our favorite holiday drink inspire the flavor for these tender, delicately spiced shortbread. You’ll love the little kick from the spiced rum.
Eggnog Nanaimo Bars: The classic Canadian dessert gets a bold, boozy revamp thanks to a touch of eggnog and bourbon. The nutmeg in the eggnog helps cut through the custard and chocolate richness with aromatic spice, while crunchy walnuts and coconut impart extra chewiness.
Panettone Bread Pudding: Bread pudding made with eggnog and lofty leftover panettone? That’s a festive brunch dream come true. Brimming with almonds and cranberries, this bread pudding is soaked in an eggnog custard overnight before being baked to tender perfection. Consider it the last holiday hurrah for your yuletide sweets.
Eggnog-Molasses Sandwich Cookies: Simple to make and loaded with cheer, these chewy Eggnog-Molasses Sandwich Cookies might become Santa’s new favorite Christmas Eve cookie.
