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Crockpot Eggnog

Crockpot Eggnog

Warm up your holiday gatherings with this indulgent Crockpot Eggnog. Creamy, rich, and perfectly spiced, it’s the ultimate way to celebrate the season. With minimal prep, you can enjoy this classic drink at your next festive gathering. Make it tonight!
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 40 minutes
Servings: 8 drinks
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 8 large egg yolks
  • ½ cup granulated sugar
  • 1½ cups heavy cream
  • 2 cups milk
  • ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • ½ teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 1 stick cinnamon
  • ⅛ teaspoon kosher salt
  • whipped cream optional, for garnish

Equipment

  • Crockpot

Method
 

  1. Whisk the egg yolks and granulated sugar in a bowl until smooth and creamy.
  2. Add to the Crockpot along with the remaining ingredients (except for the whipped cream).
  3. Stir to combine.
  4. Cover and cook on low for 1½ hours, stirring 1-2 times throughout the cooking process.
  5. Remove the lid, give the eggnog another stir. Let the mixture cool for about 30 minutes.
  6. Remove the cinnamon stick.
  7. Transfer the eggnog to a beverage container and chill in the refrigerator until ready to serve. The mixture will thicken as it chills.
  8. Serve in glasses with whipped cream and a dusting of ground nutmeg or cinnamon.

Notes

  • Variations: Add ½ cup of pumpkin puree and swap the cinnamon and nutmeg for pumpkin pie spice. Add 1 teaspoon of peppermint extract and garnish with crushed or whole candy canes. Add ½ teaspoon of ground ginger and garnish with crushed gingerbread cookies. Swap the granulated sugar for brown sugar. Swap the milk for coconut milk and garnish with sweetened shredded coconut. Stir in ½ cup of Nutella. Add 4 ounces of unsweetened chocolate. Swap half of the milk for strongly-brewed coffee or espresso.