Homemade Chocolate Eggnog (Christmas or Easter Cocktail)

Homemade Chocolate Eggnog, an easy cocktail recipe that is great for Easter, Christmas, or anytime! This fun alcoholic drink is the best for parties and events, or make without alcohol for a mocktail or kid version. 

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Homemade Chocolage Eggnog, an easy cocktail recipe full of chocolate! Although most people think of Eggnog around the winter holidays and Christmas, why should Santa have all the fun? The Easter Bunny will soon be visiting and I think chocolate eggnog would be just perfect to help celebrate, don’t you think?

Hard to believe Easter is coming up so soon! Have your menu all planned? I have a few treat ideas that you may want to include on your menu.

Need some dessert inspiration for Easter? Check out my Cake Batter Truffles and Easter Bark Candy for some fun desserts that would go great with this chocolate eggnog.

What is Eggnog

Never heard of Eggnog? Or maybe you’ve never tried it. Either way, eggnog is also known as milk punch or egg milk punch. It’s generally a cold sweet dairy drink that often contains alcohol such as rum, whiskey, or other types of liquor or liqueurs. There are many variations but the drink generally contains milk, cream, sugar, and eggs. It’s usually served around Christmas, but I personally love serving it at other times of the year such as Easter for some fun Easter cocktails!

What’s in Eggnog

The ingredients you’ll need for this homemade eggnog are:

• egg yolks
• milk
• sugar
• dark chocolate (or your favorite kind)
• cocoa powder
• cinnamon
• whipping cream
• chocolate liqueur (or rum or Baileys)
• garnishes (such as whipped cream and cinnamon)

You can make substitutes or changes, but know your outcome may vary. 

How to Make Homemade Eggnog

1. In a medium saucepan over medium heat, whisk together the egg yolks, milk, sugar, dark chocolate, cocoa powder, and cinnamon. When the mixture is well combined and just starts to boil and bubble, remove from heat. Be sure to whisk the eggs, milk, etc. well over the heat and heat slowly so that the eggs don’t curdle.
2. Pour the mixture in a bowl over an ice bath and whisk for several minutes until cool. Whisk in cream, liqueur, and vanilla. Serve immediately or store in the refrigerator.
3. Garnish with whipped cream and ground cinnamon as desired. 

How to Store Eggnog

Store the eggnog covered in the refrigerator until ready to serve. Depending on the freshness of your ingredients homemade eggnog should last at least a few days or up to about a week. 

Want some cookies to serve with this fun spiked Homemade Chocolate Eggnog? These Coconut Cream Wafer Cookies or Spring Cookies would be perfect and are also great for Easter! Or check out my drink recipes for more ideas for Easter cocktails and drinks.

Hope you enjoy this homemade Chocolate Eggnog! Want more eggnog recipes? How about an Easy Eggnog Cake and Cinnamon Roll Eggnog.

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Dark Chocolate Cinnamon Easter Eggnog

Homemade Chocolate Eggnog, an easy cocktail recipe that is great for Easter, Christmas, or anytime! 

Prep Time 10 minutes

Cook Time 10 minutes

Total Time 20 minutes

Servings 4 (1-cup) servings

Author Lisa Huff

Ingredients

• 4 egg yolks
• 2 cups milk
• 1/3 cup granulated sugar
• 1/4 cup finely chopped dark chocolate
• 2 tablespoons unsweetened dark cocoa powder
• 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1 cup heavy whipping cream
• 1/4 cup chocolate liqueur (such as Godiva Original Liqueur)
• 1 teaspoon vanilla
• Garnish (optional): whipped cream & cinnamon

Instructions

• In a medium saucepan over medium heat, whisk together egg yolks, milk, sugar, dark chocolate, cocoa powder, and cinnamon. When mixture is well combined and just starts to boil and bubble, remove from heat.
• Pour mixture in a bowl over an ice bath and whisk for several minutes until cool. Whisk in cream, liqueur, and vanilla. Serve immediately or store in refrigerator.
• Top with whipped cream and cinnamon if desired.

Notes

SNAPPY TIPS: Make sure you whisk the egg yolks and liquids well and slowly while over the heat so that the eggs don’t curdle.

SNAPPY SUBSTITUTIONS: If you don’t like dark chocolate you could use original unsweetened cocoa powder, and substitute your favorite chopped chocolate for the chopped dark chocolate. You can also substitute any liqueur (such as rum or Baileys) for the chocolate liqueur or omit for a mocktail or kid version. 

EGG WHITES: Some people like to whip the egg whites (omitted from this recipe) and fold them into the finished drink. If you are concerned about raw eggs you may want to use pasteurized eggs or heat the whites first.

DAIRY-FREE EGGNOG: For a dairy-free eggnog you can try substituting your favorite dairy-free chocolate and milk substitutes.

Course: Drink

Cuisine: American

Keywords: Easter drink, homemade chocolate eggnog

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This post was originally posted in April 2011 and updated in April 2019 with more information and slightly different photos.