Pumpkin Spice Eggnog Recipe
This Pumpkin Spice Eggnog is a creamy, festive holiday drink blending traditional eggnog flavors with the warm spices and comforting taste of pumpkin. Made with a combination of milk, heavy cream, pumpkin purée, eggs, and sweetened naturally with maple syrup or honey, this recipe can be enjoyed dairy-free with plant-based alternatives. Perfect for serving chilled over ice, and customizable with optional whipped cream toppings and alcohol for an adult twist.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 5 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 4 cups milk (whole, 2%, or a creamy plant-based milk like oat or almond)
- 2 cups heavy cream (or full-fat coconut milk for dairy-free)
- 2/3 cup maple syrup or honey
- 2/3 cup pumpkin purée (not pie filling)
- 6 large pasteurized eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- Pinch of salt
Optional Toppings
- Whipped cream (optional, can be cinnamon-flavored or plain)
- Extra ground cinnamon or nutmeg for sprinkling
Optional Alcohol
- Optional additions like bourbon, rum, or brandy (amount varies to taste, typically 1/2 to 1 cup)
Instructions
- Combine Ingredients: Add all the main ingredients — milk, heavy cream, maple syrup or honey, pumpkin purée, eggs, vanilla extract, pumpkin pie spice, nutmeg, and salt — into your blender.
- Blend Smooth: Blend on high speed for about 45 seconds to one minute until the mixture is smooth, creamy, and slightly frothy on top.
- Chill or Serve: Serve the eggnog immediately over ice for a refreshing drink, or refrigerate to chill if you prefer it colder.
- Add Toppings: Just before serving, top with whipped cream and sprinkle with extra cinnamon or nutmeg for a festive touch.
- Optional Alcohol: For an adult version, stir in your choice of alcohol such as bourbon, rum, or brandy after blending and before chilling or serving.
Notes
- Use pasteurized eggs to ensure safety when consuming raw or lightly cooked eggs.
- For a dairy-free option, substitute heavy cream with full-fat coconut milk and use plant-based milk.
- Adjust sweetness by varying the amount of maple syrup or honey.
- Keep refrigerated if not serving immediately; consume within 2-3 days for freshness.
- Adding alcohol is optional and can be adjusted to taste.
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