Eggnog Hot Chocolate
Yield: 4 Cups
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.
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: 513kcalCarbohydrates: 52gProtein: 14gFat: 28gCholesterol: 132mgSodium: 177mgSugar: 52gCalcium: 436mg