Easy Dairy Free Eggnog Recipe (Thick and Creamy) (2024)

A glass of chilled dairy free eggnog is equally refreshing and cozy. This thick and creamy holiday drink is the perfect night cap spiked with brandy and topped with fresh ground nutmeg.

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Originally published in 2021, this is my favorite festive drink for the holiday season. If you haven’t tried it, this will become a new favorite and you may even want to add it to your holiday traditions. This reader-loved recipe uses simple ingredients and a basic cooking method to bring it together in 20 minutes or less.

Traditional eggnog uses whole milk and heavy cream, while this egg nog does contain dairy. We’re swapping the milk and cream with dairy free milk and coconut cream to keep it dairy and lactose free. Store-bought versions usually have added fillers, binders, and processed ingredients. The best part is this simple eggnog uses a few ingredients, achieving the same rich texture.

One note: this is not a vegan eggnog recipe! The eggs in this recipe gives it the rich and creamy texture that regular eggnog has.

Reasons to Love this Dairy-Free Eggnog Recipe

• 100% homemade
• Done in 20 minutes
• Cozy holiday spices (perfect for Christmas time!)
• Easy to spike with dark rum
• Creamy eggnog with simple ingredients

Grab These Dairy Free Ingredients

Here are the basic ingredients you need. Jump down to the recipe card for exact measurements.

• Full-fat coconut milk
• Plant-based milk (like unsweetened almond milk or oat milk)
• Egg yolks (adding extra egg yolks makes the creamiest nog)
• Coconut sugar or granulated sugar
• Spices: cinnamon, salt and fresh nutmeg
• Vanilla (fresh pod is best but vanilla extract works!)

You can add rum to make it spiked eggnog! Or try this root beer co*cktail,winter sangriaorChristmas palomarecipe!

How to Make Dairy-Free Eggnog

Here is the visual guide to make this dairy-free eggnog. The full instructions are at the bottom of this post in the recipe card.

Step 1. Warm the Milk and Mix Eggs.

Combine the coconut milk and dairy-free milk in a medium saucepan and bring to a gentle boil over medium heat.Whisk the raw eggs and sugar in a separate bowl.

Step 2. Temper the Eggs

Slowly add the hot milk mixture to the egg mixture eggs, whisking constantly.

Success tip:going slowly and continue to mix helps bring the temperature of the eggs up slowly so it doesn’t curdle.

Step 3. Heat the Eggnog to 160°F

Pour the eggnog back into the saucepan stir over medium-low heat until it reaches 160°F (a safe temperature for homemade eggnog).

Success tip: it should be thick enough to coat the back of a spoon.

Step 4. Chill and Serve

Remove it form the heat, strain it through a mesh seive, and cool to room temperature. Transfer it to a jar or pitcher, cover, and refrigerate to chill for 2-3 hours or overnight. Serve non-alcoholic or spike it with dark rum. Finish it with fresh ground nutmeg and enjoy!

See Also

Dandelion Mead Recipe (Dandelion Wine Made With Honey)Raw Milk Yogurt Instant Pot Recipe an Easy Plain Whole Milk Yogurt • Cultured GuruSimple Sourdough Focaccia Bread RecipeGluten-Free Sourdough Bread Recipe (Boule Loaf)

Success tip: stir in a bit of dairy-free milk before serving if the dairy-free eggnog becomes too thick while chilling.

Expert Recipe Tips

• Use fresh ground nutmeg:Hold acitrus zesterover the top of the cup of dairy free eggnog and grate it back and forth to sprinkle on top. You can also use a special spice grinder. You can purchaseorganic whole nutmegon Amazon!
• Know when it’s thick enough:stop cooking and chill when it coats the back of a spoon. Dip the back of a spoon in the mixture and pull it out. If you can’t see any of the spoon then you know it’s done.
• Separate the egg yolks right:use the egg shells to transfer the yolk back and forth between the two halves until the egg whites fall. You can do this over the sink or a small bowl to save them.

Serving Suggestions

Serve eggnog chilled in your favorite fancy mug, coffee mug or really any glass (like a mason jar!). Top with fresh ground nutmeg (already ground works too) and add a cinnamon stick.

Additional mixers: peppermint schnapps, white chocolate liquor, maple syrup. You could evenuse this as coffee creamerand add it to your morning cup!

Non Dairy Eggnog FAQ

Can You Buy Dairy-Free Eggnog?

You can buy store bought dairy free eggnog like Trader Joe’s Almond Nog, Almond Breeze’s Nog and the So Delicious Holiday Nog, but I love that this recipe only has 7 ingredients (no extra additives or thickeners) and you can make it in under 20 minutes.

Storage Tips

Store eggnog in an airtight container for up to one month in the fridge. In fact, this America’s Test Kitchen article explains why aged eggnog is even better than fresh.

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