Homemade Eggless Eggnog Recipe

My son called me ‘the crazy eggnog lady’. Recently, my son asked me to make eggnog for his friends because they had never heard of eggnog and he wanted to taste it. I agree to make some for them and asked him what flavor would he like? He took his friend to the blog and showed them the recipes I have on here.

First, he was surprised that I had so many eggnog recipes – not much just six. And then he was fascinated that these were his drinks that get photographed just before he enjoys them. He comes home and says – mom, you have to stop posting so many eggnog recipes or people will start calling you the ‘crazy eggnog lady’. Is six really a lot? I don’t think so.

Well, they may be six but I love each and every one of them. From my fool-proof classic eggnog recipe to the maple sugar-free eggnog as well as the Cherry eggnog or caramel eggnog, The hot cocoa eggnog is Rhea’s favorite and the rich chocolate eggnog Aadi’s favorite.

About this Eggless Eggnog Recipe

This is my eggless version of the eggnog made very similar to the eggless vanilla pastry cream. Why should you not be able to have eggnog during the holidays just because you don’t have eggs? Right? So now, my eggless friends can still have eggnog on Christmas Eve, with or without alcohol.

As you can see below in the video the process is very simple and easy. It looks just like classic eggnog and is just as rich and glorious as any other eggnog. I have given you a few variations as well. Such as adding a little hot cocoa will give you eggless hot cocoa eggnog. Adding a little dark chocolate will give you eggless rich chocolate eggnog, and substituting the sugar will maple or honey will give you eggless sugar-free eggnog. Aint’ that a treat.

Let’s talk ingredients and substitutes (Save/Pin)

•  Whole milk – I use 3% milk – that’s what I get as whole milk. You can also use Almond milk to make this a vegan or non-dairy eggnog.
• Cream – this is cream used to whip and often about 32 to 38% fat. This adds richness to the eggnog of course. You can also use coconut cream to make it non-dairy or vegan
• Cornstarch or cornflour – Cornflour and cornstarch are the same and look like flour. Cornmeal, however, is not the same and looks like semolina. So, make sure you check and use cornstarch/cornflour.
  You can also use 3 oz of French vanilla instant pudding instead as well which is made of cornstarch. Sometime pudding mixes may contain arrowroot or tapioca and that’s ok. These are all thickness agents and will work just as well. If you choose to substitute take not they all may vary in thickness so watch for consistency when cooking you do want to make this thick and creamy but still something that can be drunk from a glass.
• Sugar – I like to use white sugar so I can keep the beautiful color of the eggnog but you can use brown sugar as well. Substitute the sugar with honey or maple syrup for sugar-free eggnog
• Alcohol – This is optional and yes you can skip it. I use good quality rum and brandy. I love using cherry brandy too. If you find that the eggnog mixture is too thick, replace the alcohol with apple juice.

Useful Tips and Tools

• Use a heavy bottom Saucepan when working with milk. This will prevent the milk from sticking or burning at the bottom.
• When cooking with pudding, cornstarch or flour a Whisk is the best to use when stirring. This prevents lumps and keeps the mixture smooth at all times.
• A Spatula is a must to have on hand to scrape the pan so you take the mixture away from the sides without it sticking or burning.
• It’s always great to pour the eggnog in a Jug or cooler bowl so you stop the cooking process.
• Nutmeg is best used fresh. My lemon zesterworks best for this job. I also use it to grate ginger and garlic apart from zesting the lemons.

How to Make An Eggless Eggnog – Classic Eggnog (Save/Pin)

• Combine the cornstarch, sugar, cinnamon stick, nutmeg and milk in a saucepan.
• Use a whisk to combine well.
• Place saucepan on medium-low heat
• Cook stirring constantly so it does not stick or burn on the bottom and sides.
• It is important to cook on low so the cornstarch cooks and thickens.
• You want it thick enough to coat the back of your spoon.
• Remove from heat add the cold fresh cream.
• If using alcohol add it now (see substitute above)
• Discard cinnamon stick.
• Pour the mixture into a jug and let chill in the fridge for at least 2 hours.
• When ready to serve – pour into individual serving glasses
• Top with more whipped cream (optional)
• Sprinkle with freshly grated nutmeg and cinnamon powder.
• Enjoy!

Variations

Eggless Rich Chocolate Eggnog 

• Reduce cornstarch by half and add
• Add chocolate pieces to the hot mixture – stir until smooth
• Then pour into a jug before serving.

Eggless Rich Chocolate Eggnog 

• Replace the cornstarch in the recipe with a hot cocoa mix (my homemade hot chocolate mix here)
• Proceed with the recipe as above.

Eggless Maple Eggnog – Sugar-free Eggnog

• Replace sugar in the recipe with half cup maple syrup or honey
• Proceed with the recipe as above.

Frequently asked questions

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Homemade Eggless Eggnog

Author: Veena Azmanov

5 from 8 votes

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Prep Time: 5 mins

Cook Time: 7 mins

Resting Time: 3 hrs

Total Time: 12 mins

Calories: 499kcal

Adjust Servings Here: 4 Servings

Description

Celebrate Christmas Eve with delicious eggnog. This eggless eggnog is just as delicious as the classic eggnog. Rich, creamy, custardy and flavored with nutmeg and cinnamon. Have it with or without alcohol or try different flavors like eggless chocolate eggnog, eggless hot cocoa eggnog, eggless sugar-free eggnog

Equipment /Tools

• Saucepan (1.5 quarts)
• Whisk
• Cocktail Glasses

Ingredients

• 500 ml (2.05 cups) Whole Milk
• 250 ml (1.05 cups) Fresh cream
• 80 ml (0.33 cups) Rum or Brandy optional
• 100  grams (0.5 cups) white sugar
• 60 grams (0.47 cups) Cornstarch
• 2 tsp  (2 tsp ) Vanilla Extract
• 1/4 tsp (0.25 tsp) Freshly grated Nutmeg + more for garnish
• 1 (1 ) Cinnamon stick
• 1/8 tsp (0.13 tsp) Cinnamon powder for garnish

ADJUST SERVINGS HERE – 4 Servings

Instructions

• Add a little milk to the cornstarch and stir well. 
• Combine the sugar, vanilla cinnamon stick, nutmeg and milk and cream in a saucepan.
• Place saucepan on medium-low heat
• Add the cornstarch mixture
• Cook stirring constantly so it does not stick or burn on the bottom and sides.
• It is important to cook on low so the cornstarch cooks and thickens.
• You want it thick enough to coat the back of your spoon.
• If using alcohol add it now (see substitute above)
• Discard cinnamon stick.
• Pour the mixture into a jug and let chill in the fridge for at least 2 hours.
• When ready to serve – pour into individual serving glasses
• Top with more whipped cream (optional)
• Sprinkle with freshly grated nutmeg and cinnamon powder.
• Enjoy!

Recipe Notes

Variations 

Eggless Rich Chocolate Eggnog 

• Reduce cornstarch by half and add
• Add chocolate pieces to the hot mixture – stir until smooth 
• Then pour into a jug before serving. 

Eggless Rich Chocolate Eggnog 

• Replace the cornstarch in the recipe with a hot cocoa mix (my homemade hot chocolate mix here) 
• Proceed with the recipe as above. 

Eggless Maple Eggnog – Sugar-free Eggnog

• Replace sugar in the recipe with half cup maple syrup or honey  
• Proceed with the recipe as above. 

Recipe Video

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Nutrition Information

Nutrition Facts

Homemade Eggless Eggnog

Amount Per Serving

Calories 499 Calories from Fat 243

% Daily Value*

Fat 27g42%

Saturated Fat 16g80%

Cholesterol 98mg33%

Sodium 79mg3%

Potassium 211mg6%

Carbohydrates 46g15%

Fiber 0g0%

Sugar 31g34%

Protein 5g10%

Vitamin A 1120IU22%

Vitamin C 0.4mg0%

Calcium 182mg18%

Iron 0.1mg1%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

The nutrition information and metric conversion are calculated automatically. I cannot guarantee its accuracy. If this data is important to you please verify with your trusted nutrition calculator. Thank you

Keywords – Christmas, Classic, Eggless, Eggnog, Holidays

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