By Becky Hardin
Published Dec 13, 2022
My super easy Crockpot eggnog recipe makes the most delicious, creamy, sweetly spiced drink for the holiday season. Made with cream, milk, egg yolks, and a nice dose of nutmeg and cinnamon, this rich drink is a Christmas classic. This slow-cooked eggnog is something my whole family enjoys, and it’s great for holiday parties. Serve it chilled or warmed!
If you ask me, nothing says Christmas like a big glass of creamy eggnog ! This festive drink is my favorite thing to serve at holiday parties, gift exchanges, or just for a special winter treat. I’ve found that a slow cooker is the easiest way to make eggnog, because it creates the ideal texture. Everyone loves this gently spiced drink with cinnamon and nutmeg for a little bit of warmth.
Ingredients for Slow Cooker Eggnog
- Egg Yolks: The star of any eggnog recipe is lots of egg yolks. Carefully separate the yolks from the whites, and save the whites for other recipes.
- Sugar: Use granulated sugar to sweeten the drink.
- Heavy Cream: This creates that super creamy eggnog texture.
- Milk: Whole milk is ideal for this recipe–the extra fat content makes it rich and thick.
- Spices : Nutmeg and a whole cinnamon stick add a festive, warm flavor.
- Vanilla Extract : Just a hint adds a nice flavor.
It’d be a shame to waste 8 perfectly good egg whites, so use them to make meringue cookies , mini pavlovas , or Pignoli cookies !
Egg Nog Flavor Variations
- Pumpkin: Add ½ cup of pumpkin puree , and swap the cinnamon and nutmeg for pumpkin pie spice .
- Peppermint: Add 1 teaspoon of peppermint extract. Garnish with crushed or whole candy canes.
- Gingerbread: Add ½ teaspoon of ground ginger, and garnish with crushed gingerbread cookies.
- Butterscotch: Swap the granulated sugar for brown sugar.
- Coconut: Swap the milk for coconut milk, and garnish with sweetened shredded coconut.
- Nutella: Stir in ½ cup of Nutella.
- Chocolate: Add 4 ounces of unsweetened chocolate.
- Coffee: Swap half of the milk for strongly-brewed coffee or espresso.
How to Store and Reheat
Store leftover crockpot eggnog in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Enjoy cold or warm.
Freeze eggnog in an airtight container with ½-inch of space at the top to expand as it freezes. It will keep for up to 6 months. Let thaw overnight in the refrigerator before enjoying.
Serving Suggestions
Once this crockpot eggnog is ready to serve, pour it into a glass, add some whipped cream , and a dash of cinnamon or nutmeg on top. I like adding a cinnamon stick into each glass for extra garnish, but that’s totally up to you.
5-Star Review
“This was so good! I only had half & half and 2% milk (and used ground cinnamon), but it still turned out delicious!” – Deanna
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- ▢ 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 cinnamon stick
- ▢ ⅛ teaspoon kosher salt
- ▢ Whipped cream optional, for garnish
Instructions
- Whisk the egg yolks and sugar in a bowl until smooth and creamy. 8 large egg yolks, ½ cup granulated sugar
- Add to the egg yolks to the Crockpot along with the remaining ingredients (except for the whipped cream). 1½ cups heavy cream, 2 cups milk, ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg, ½ teaspoon pure vanilla extract, 1 cinnamon stick, ⅛ teaspoon kosher salt
- Stir to combine.
- Cover and cook on low for 1½ hours, stirring 1-2 times throughout the cooking process.
- Remove the lid, give the eggnog another stir. Let the mixture cool for about 30 minutes.
- Remove the cinnamon stick.
- Transfer the eggnog to a beverage container and chill in the refrigerator until ready to serve. The mixture will thicken as it chills.
- Serve in glasses with whipped cream and a dusting of ground nutmeg or cinnamon. Whipped cream
Equipment
- Crockpot
Becky’s Tips
- Variations Pumpkin: Add ½ cup of pumpkin puree and swap the cinnamon and nutmeg for pumpkin pie spice. Peppermint: Add 1 teaspoon of peppermint extract. Garnish with crushed or whole candy canes. Gingerbread: Add ½ teaspoon of ground ginger and garnish with crushed gingerbread cookies. Butterscotch: Swap the granulated sugar for brown sugar. Coconut: Swap the milk for coconut milk and garnish with sweetened shredded coconut. Nutella: Stir in ½ cup of Nutella. Chocolate: Add 4 ounces of unsweetened chocolate. Coffee: Swap half of the milk for strongly-brewed coffee or espresso.
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
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Crockpot Eggnog Recipe
Equipment
- Crockpot
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 cinnamon stick
- ⅛ teaspoon kosher salt
- Whipped cream optional, for garnish
Instructions
- Whisk the egg yolks and sugar in a bowl until smooth and creamy. 8 large egg yolks, ½ cup granulated sugar
- Add to the egg yolks to the Crockpot along with the remaining ingredients (except for the whipped cream). 1½ cups heavy cream, 2 cups milk, ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg, ½ teaspoon pure vanilla extract, 1 cinnamon stick, ⅛ teaspoon kosher salt
- Stir to combine.
- Cover and cook on low for 1½ hours, stirring 1-2 times throughout the cooking process.
- Remove the lid, give the eggnog another stir. Let the mixture cool for about 30 minutes.
- Remove the cinnamon stick.
- Transfer the eggnog to a beverage container and chill in the refrigerator until ready to serve. The mixture will thicken as it chills.
- Serve in glasses with whipped cream and a dusting of ground nutmeg or cinnamon. Whipped cream
Notes
- Variations Pumpkin: Add ½ cup of pumpkin puree and swap the cinnamon and nutmeg for pumpkin pie spice. Peppermint: Add 1 teaspoon of peppermint extract. Garnish with crushed or whole candy canes. Gingerbread: Add ½ teaspoon of ground ginger and garnish with crushed gingerbread cookies. Butterscotch: Swap the granulated sugar for brown sugar. Coconut: Swap the milk for coconut milk and garnish with sweetened shredded coconut. Nutella: Stir in ½ cup of Nutella. Chocolate: Add 4 ounces of unsweetened chocolate. Coffee: Swap half of the milk for strongly-brewed coffee or espresso.
Nutrition
By Becky Hardin
Published Jul 12, 2017
This Essential Grocery List is an absolute life saver for my family on the busy weeks. When I started this journey to learn how to cook, I quickly realized that the first step in cooking is having staple ingredients on hand. I want to avoid having to run out to the grocery store every single time I prepare a new recipe. Having a well-stocked pantry has made my life in the kitchen so much simpler, because when it’s time to cook, I have what I need.
Essential Grocery List
It’s so helpful to have a basic grocery list to help me remember which foods to buy at the store. This food shopping list is my go-to!
It’s better to stock up on things like grains, seasonings and spices, baking essentials, oils, condiments, canned and frozen foods, etc. so I can just grab them when I need them. These things have a long shelf life , so I keep them in my kitchen for convenience.
However, I do have to go to the supermarket sometimes, and there’s a way to make that trip easy and hassle-free: I keep a grocery list! If I go in blindly, I’ll leave with things I don’t need, and nothing that actually helps me prepare a good meal.
In the list below, I’ve compiled everything I always have on my stock-up grocery list.
I’ve got you covered! I created an easy grocery list filled with all of the essentials. Plus there’s a free printable version that you can take with you to the grocery store. It has everything you need to stock your pantry, your freezer, and your refrigerator.
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What to Buy at the Grocery Store
This is the perfect grocery list filled with all the basics and essentials. It should help get you going if you’re new to cooking, or if you’re just left staring helplessly at an empty pantry and don’t know how to fill it.
When I first started cooking, things could seem overwhelming. I quickly realized that they more prepared I could be, the more confident I felt. If you already have the basics in your kitchen, then you can shop stress-free.
So print out our easy grocery list, stock up your pantry and fridge, and you’ll be cooking in no time!
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Fresh Produce
- Apples
- Bananas
- Strawberries
- Avocados
- Bell Peppers
- Carrots
- Broccoli
- Garlic
- Lemons/Limes
- Onion
- Parsley
- Cilantro
- Basil
- Potatoes
- Spinach
- Tomatoes
GRAINS
- Breadcrumbs
- Pasta
- Quinoa
- Rice
- Sandwich Bread
- Tortillas
MEAT/PROTEIN
- Chicken
- Eggs
- Ground Beef
- Sliced Turkey
- Lunch Meat
DAIRY
- Butter
- Sliced Cheese
- Shredded Cheese
- Milk
- Sour Cream
- Greek Yogurt
BAKING GOODS
- Baking powder
- Baking Soda
- Granulated Sugar
- Brown Sugar
- Flour
- Honey
- Vanilla Extract
- Dry Yeast
- Chocolate Chips
- Cocoa Powder
- Powdered Sugar
FREEZER
- Fruit and Berries
- Frozen Veggies (Corn, Peas, Broccoli, etc)
- Juice Concentrate
- Pizza or Other Convenience Meals
- Pie Crust
- Cookie Dough
CANNED/DRIED GOODS
- Chicken stock/broth
- Salsa
- Diced Tomatoes
- Jam/Jelly
- Peanut Butter
- Pasta Sauce
- Beans (Black Beans, Chickpeas, Baked Beans, etc)
- Soups
- Tuna
- Green Chiles
- Canned Veggies
- Coffee or Tea
Get more details on the best non-perishable and pantry foods
CONDIMENTS/SPICES
- Black Pepper
- Chili Powder
- Cinnamon
- Crushed Red Pepper
- Cumin
- Garlic Powder
- Ketchup
- Mustard
- Mayo
- Nutmeg
- Paprika
- Salt (Course Sea Salt and Kosher Salt)
- Soy Sauce
- Steak Sauce
- Hot Sauce/ Buffalo Sauce
- Salad Dressings
OILS/VINEGARS
- Apple cider vinegar
- Balsamic vinegar
- Coconut Oil
- Olive Oil
- Vegetable/Canola Oil
- Red Wine Vinegar
- White Vinegar
- Cooking Wine
- White Wine Vinegar
SNACKS
- Crackers
- Nuts
- Quick Oats
- Popcorn
- Tortilla Chips
- Cereal
Click to get my Free Printable Grocery List for the perfectly stocked pantry and freezer!
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I hope this essential grocery list can help you buy what you need and make your home cooking so much easier!
Stock Your Kitchen
Find more ideas for your grocery list, stock up your kitchen, and print more cooking guides and charts to keep handy!
Non-Perishable Foods to Stock Up On
Frozen Vegetables to Stock Up On (and Recipes to Make)
Ultimate List of Cooking Herbs for Your Kitchen
Ultimate List of Cooking Spices for Your Kitchen
Cooking Oil 101: Types of Cooking Oils to Use
26 Types of Pasta and When to Use Them
What Fruits and Vegetables are in Season?
Meat Temperature Chart (Free Printable)
How to Meal Prep (Guide for Beginners)
Basic Cooking Measurements & Kitchen Conversion Chart
