This content originally appeared in the 2023 Haunted Holidays issue of Spooky Little Halloween—The Magazine.
Much like Krampus, I love how pumpkin eggnog has crept onto store shelves everywhere during October!
I love enjoying plain ol’ eggnog during December, so finding a pumpkin version always feels like a treat.
But, like Halloween decor, it tends to disappear pretty quickly.
If you didn’t get a chance to grab some—or just want to give this a try—here’s a simple recipe to make your own!
(Plus a few modifications if raw eggs intimidate you, you’re dairy-free, or you’re vegan.)
How to make Pumpkin Eggnog
Pumpkin Eggnog
Ingredients
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/2 tsp pumpkin pie spice
- 3 Tbsp pumpkin puree
- 3/4 cup whole milk
- 3/4 cup heavy cream
- Nutmeg, for garnish
Instructions
- Crack eggs into blender and mix on medium for 1 minute.
- Turn blender to lowest setting and add sugar 1-2 Tbsp at a time until combined. Once all the sugar is added, blend on medium for 1 minute.
- Turn blender back to lowest setting and add pumpkin pie spice, pumpkin puree, milk, and heavy cream. Mix until thoroughly combined.
- Pour mixture into an air-tight storage container (Mason jars work great!) and store in the fridge until chilled.
- Pour into a glass and garnish with a dusting of nutmeg.
Alternatives:
No Raw Eggs: Raw eggs do carry a risk of carrying salmonella. If you prefer not to risk it, use store-bought regular eggnog. Add 1 1/2 cups of eggnog to a blender and combine with 1/2 tsp pumpkin pie spice and 3 Tbsp pumpkin puree.
Dairy-Free: Replace whole milk and heavy cream with your favorite dairy-free alternative.
Vegan: Follow your favorite recipe or use your favorite store-bought vegan eggnog. Add 1 1/2 cups of eggnog to blender and combine with 1/2 tsp pumpkin pie spice and 3 Tbsp pumpkin puree.
Cocktail: My current fave way to turn eggnog into a cocktail is adding 1/2 ounces each of Jamaican rum, cognac, and bourbon. Alternately, any brandy, dark rum, or whiskey works too!
Have you tried pumpkin eggnog?
Whether it’s this recipe or a store-bought version, let me know what you think of this spin on a holiday favorite!
