4 from 63 votes
Dairy-Free Eggnog
Dairy-Free Eggnog uses almond and coconut milk blended with warming spices like cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves, enriched with egg yolks and maple syrup for sweetness. Tempering the eggs with warmed milk mixture and gentle cooking produces a thick, creamy custard-like drink. It can be served chilled with a cinnamon stick and optionally spiked with rum or similar spirits.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings:
4
Calories:
267 kcal
Course:
Drinks
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 2 cups almond milk vanilla
- 1 oz can coconut milk regular
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon nutmeg freshly ground
- pinch cloves ground
- 3 egg yolks
- ⅓ cup maple syrup
- 2-3 oz rum optional, or whiskey, brandy, or bourbon
- cinnamon stick for serving
Instructions
- Add almond milk, coconut milk, vanilla, cinnamon, nutmeg and cloves to a saucepan and heat over medium heat until simmering (not boiling).
- Meanwhile, place egg yolks and maple syrup in a blender and blend on low-medium speed for about 30 seconds minutes until mixture is light and fluffy.
- Once milk is simmering, turn blender on low and slowly add milk mixture a little at a time. It’s important to add the milk slowly to temper the eggs so they don't curdle!
- Add eggnog mixture back to saucepan and heat over medium-low heat, whisking constantly until mixture thickens, about 10-15 minutes. At this point the eggnog should be thick enough to coat the back of a spoon.
- Remove from heat and let eggnog cool to room temperature. Transfer to a jar (I used a 32 oz mason jar), cover and refrigerate overnight or for a few hours until chilled.
- Serve chilled over a cube or two of ice with a sprinkle of cinnamon on top and a cinnamon stick. Add a splash of rum, whiskey or bourbon, if using.
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Nutrition Information
Serving
1/4 recipe
Calories
267kcal
(13%)
Carbohydrates
22g
(7%)
Protein
4g
(8%)
Fat
18g
(28%)
Saturated Fat
14g
(70%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
(6%)
Monounsaturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Cholesterol
138mg
(46%)
Sodium
131mg
(5%)
Potassium
103mg
(2%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
19g
(38%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 267
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1/4 recipe | |
| Calories | 267kcal | 13% |
| Carbohydrates | 22g | 7% |
| Protein | 4g | 8% |
| Fat | 18g | 28% |
| Saturated Fat | 14g | 70% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 138mg | 46% |
| Sodium | 131mg | 5% |
| Potassium | 103mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 19g | 38% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.