What is better than a steaming mug of eggnog on a cold winter’s night? Warm eggnog, mixed with frothy milk, white chocolate, and dusted with fresh ground nutmeg! Our family and friends love eggnog, and this Eggnog Hot Chocolate makes any gathering special. You can even double the recipe and make in the slow cooker for a crowd, or to have ready for when the kids come in to warm up. Top with frothed milk or whipped cream for an extra-special treat!
I used white chocolate, but you can use milk chocolate, too! Leave this out for Santa with some cookies, and he will always look forward to coming to your house.
For more fun hot chocolate ideas that will warm you up, try Strawberry White Hot Chocolate with Whipped Cream or Melting Snowman Hot Chocolate Bombs!
Eggnog Hot Chocolate
Ingredients
- 3 cups eggnog
- 1 cup milk or swap for heavy cream or half and half
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 8 ounces white chocolate chopped
- Ground nutmeg optional
- Whipped cream or frothed milk for topping optional
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan, stir together eggnog, milk, vanilla and chopped white chocolate.
- Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until the white chocolate melts and the drink comes to a simmer. (Do not let it come to a boil.) Continue to stir to ensure all of the white chocolate has melted.
- Remove from heat and serve immediately, topped with fresh ground nutmeg, whipped cream, or frothed milk.
Slow Cooker (Crock Pot)
- Add eggnog, milk, vanilla extract, and chopped white chocolate to the slow cooker.
- Cover and cook on high for 2 hours, stirring well every 30 minutes until the white chocolate is melted.
- Serve and top with nutmeg, whipped cream, or frothed milk
Notes
- Milk chocolate may be substituted for white chocolate.
