Satisfy your holiday cravings with this delicious Eggnog Hot Chocolate recipe. Made with rich white chocolate and creamy eggnog, it’s the perfect warm and cozy drink to enjoy all season long. This is a sponsored recipe in partnership with the American Dairy Association Mideast.

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Why You Will Love This Recipe

There is no denying that these two classic eggnog and hot cocoa flavors are wintertime hot drink favorites.  This ultimate seasonal drink combines the flavors you love for a wonderful holiday treat!

Top with marshmallows, white chocolate shavings, or warm, frothed milk, and don’t forget the sprinkle of nutmeg!

You will love entertaining with this Eggnog Hot Chocolate by doubling the recipe and putting the ingredients in the slow cooker before guests arrive. It tastes delicious, requires almost zero effort, and makes your home smell amazing.

Two mugs of eggnog in white mugs that say nice in gold cursive handwriting.

Eggnog Hot Cocoa Key Ingredients

This recipe can be prepared using store-bought eggnog or homemade. Our Homemade Eggnog recipe is made with simple ingredients and cooks in 30 minutes.

A mixture of milk and heavy whipping cream will result in a thicker hot chocolate. Or use full fat, whole milk.

Two glass mugs of cream colored hot chocolate beside a sled-shaped serving platter.

The quality of your white chocolate will directly impact the final result. We suggest using a finely chopped white chocolate baking bar or chocolate melting wafers.

Top with Mallow Bits, or mini marshmallows. Use a nutmeg grinder for the perfect touch of holiday spice.

How to Prepare Eggnog Hot Chocolate

This recipe can be prepared two ways- stovetop or slow cooker (Crock Pot). The recipe can be doubled to make a large batch for a party or holiday gathering.

Two glass mugs of white hot chocolate topped with foamed milk and nutmeg sprinkled on top.

On the stove, combine all ingredients in a small saucepan over medium-low heat. Whisk or stir constantly until the chocolate is melted and combined. Remove from heat and serve.

For the slow cooker, combine all ingredients on high for 2 hours. Stir every 30 minutes to ensure the chocolate doesn’t burn.

Variations

Can I add alcohol to this recipe? You can add brandy, bourbon, rum, Bailey’s Irish cream, or peppermint schnapps.

Can I make this with milk chocolate? You can make eggnog hot chocolate with milk chocolate, white chocolate, or semisweet dark chocolate.

What kind of milk can I use in this recipe? We suggest whole milk, heavy whipping cream, or half and half for a creamy texture; however, skim or 2% will also work.

Two glass mugs of white hot chocolate topped with foamed milk and white chocolate shavings.
Two glass mugs of white hot chocolate topped with foamed milk and white chocolate shavings.

Eggnog Hot Chocolate

Yield: 4 Cups
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 15 minutes
Satisfy your holiday cravings with this delicious Eggnog Hot Chocolate recipe. Made with rich white chocolate and creamy eggnog, it's the perfect warm and cozy drink to enjoy all season long.
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Ingredients

  • 3 cups eggnog
  • 1 cup milk, any kind you prefer 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
 

For the Stovetop

  • 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. Top with fresh ground nutmeg, whipped cream, or frothed milk.

For the 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

  • Can I add alcohol to this recipe? You can add brandy, bourbon, rum, Bailey’s Irish cream, or peppermint schnapps.
  • Can I make this with milk chocolate? You can make eggnog hot chocolate with milk chocolate, white chocolate, or semisweet dark chocolate.
  • What kind of milk can I use in this recipe? We suggest whole milk, heavy whipping cream, or half and half for a creamy texture; however, skim or 2% will also work. 

Nutrition

Calories: 513kcal, Carbohydrates: 52g, Protein: 14g, Fat: 28g, Cholesterol: 132mg, Sodium: 177mg, Sugar: 52g, Calcium: 436mg
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: American
Author: Katrina Bahl
Keyword: eggnog, hot chocolate, hot drinks, white chocolate

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