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Crockpot Eggnog Recipe

Course: Drinks
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
Cool Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 2 hours 10 minutes
Servings: 8 drinks
Calories: 294kcal
Author: Becky Hardin
Crockpot eggnog is a delicious and comforting holiday cocktail. Make with or without rum, brandy, or bourbon to keep kid or adult friendly.
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Equipment

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Whisk the egg yolks and sugar in a bowl until smooth and creamy.
    8 large egg yolks, ½ cup granulated sugar
    overhead view of ingredients for crockpot eggnog.
  • Add to the egg yolks to the Crockpot along with the remaining ingredients (except for the whipped cream).
    1½ cups heavy cream, 2 cups milk, ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg, ½ teaspoon pure vanilla extract, 1 cinnamon stick, ⅛ teaspoon kosher salt
  • Stir to combine.
    overhead view of ingredients for crockpot eggnog in a slow cooker with a whisk.
  • Cover and cook on low for 1½ hours, stirring 1-2 times throughout the cooking process.
  • Remove the lid, give the eggnog another stir. Let the mixture cool for about 30 minutes.
  • Remove the cinnamon stick.
  • Transfer the eggnog to a beverage container and chill in the refrigerator until ready to serve. The mixture will thicken as it chills.
  • Serve in glasses with whipped cream and a dusting of ground nutmeg or cinnamon.
    Whipped cream
    2 glasses of crockpot eggnog with whipped cream and cinnamon sticks.

Notes

  • Variations
    • Pumpkin: Add ½ cup of pumpkin puree and swap the cinnamon and nutmeg for pumpkin pie spice.
    • Peppermint: Add 1 teaspoon of peppermint extract. Garnish with crushed or whole candy canes.
    • Gingerbread: Add ½ teaspoon of ground ginger and garnish with crushed gingerbread cookies.
    • Butterscotch: Swap the granulated sugar for brown sugar.
    • Coconut: Swap the milk for coconut milk and garnish with sweetened shredded coconut.
    • Nutella: Stir in ½ cup of Nutella.
    • Chocolate: Add 4 ounces of unsweetened chocolate.
    • Coffee: Swap half of the milk for strongly-brewed coffee or espresso.
Storage: Store crockpot eggnog in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days or in the freezer for up to 6 months.

Nutrition

Serving: 1drink | Calories: 294kcal | Carbohydrates: 18g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 23g | Saturated Fat: 13g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 241mg | Sodium: 80mg | Potassium: 155mg | Fiber: 0.3g | Sugar: 17g | Vitamin A: 1001IU | Vitamin C: 0.3mg | Calcium: 131mg | Iron: 1mg