Instant Pot Eggnog for the win! This is a perfect holiday drink that is hearty and full of flavor! If you're looking for a new fun family tradition, making eggnog in the Instant Pot should be at the top of that list!
This quick one-pot eggnog requires minimum ingredients and takes less than 30 minutes to make! Now that's one drink idea that I can "cheers" to time and time again!
Make sure that this creamy drink is the highlight of your holiday. The good news is that this simple eggnog recipe makes a batch large enough to share!
The best part about making this drink recipe is that it just screams comfort and warmth. Keep those glasses full and sip the night away!
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Why This Recipe Works
This recipe for eggnog works because it's a classic drink. You can't even think about the Christmas holiday and not have the word eggnog floating around in the air.
Not only is it creamy and delicious, but it also has the perfect sweetness to match every sip. Just when you thought you couldn't love your Instant Pot anymore, along comes this wonderful eggnog recipe.
- The texture of this eggnog recipe coats the inside of your mouth perfectly to make your tastebuds dance
- Adding the coconut milk is the perfect flavorful addition
- It's easy to add toppings like whipped cream, cinnamon, and sprinkles!
Recipe Video
Recipe Ingredients
Cinnamon - Adding cinnamon can be optional - but it shouldn't be.
Vanilla extract- This is the main ingredient of the recipe. It enhances all the other flavors perfectly. I'm using 1 tablespoon but feel free to adjust according to your taste.
Eggs - Eggs have to be in this recipe because it's eggnog! Choose your favorite type of eggs and enjoy.
Nutmeg - It's a critical ingredient that furnishes the overall taste and texture of the dish.
Coconut milk- The coconut milk adds a coconut flavor and is nice and creamy as well.
Almond milk- Using almond milk is a great way to cut down on fat content that is found in regular dairy products.
Maple Syrup - Adding maple syrup as a natural sweetener is perfect for enhancing the flavor.
Alcohol - You can add your favorite alcohol or make it alcohol-free!
How to make Instant Pot Eggnog
Gather up all the simple ingredients before getting started. You don't want to leave anything out of this delicious eggnog drink recipe!
Step One: Add the cinnamon to a bowl.
Step Two: Next, add the nutmeg to it.
Step Three: Add a 1 tablespoon of vanilla extract into the bowl.
Step Four: If you're adding in booze, add it here during this step.
Step Five: Crack the eggs into a separate bowl.
Step Six: Add salt to it.
Step Seven: Pour the egg mixture into the Instant Pot.
Step Eight: Pour 1 ½ cups of coconut milk followed by the almond milk.
Step Nine: Add the maple syrup and saute in the instant pot for 1 ½ minutes. (90 seconds)
Step Ten: Now, add the other mixture into the instant pot and mix well.
Your eggnog recipe is ready to serve.
Variations
Use honey - If you want to use honey as a sweetener instead of maple syrup, do so.
Mix in more cinnamon - Adding more cinnamon is never a bad idea! You could also add pumpkin pie spice for a fun flavor.
Change up the flavor of alcohol - You can change the flavor of your eggnog by changing the alcohol. Add rum, and then try honey rum or other flavors.
Helpful Tips
- You can make eggnog ahead of time. Just be sure that you store it in the fridge and then stir it before serving.
- If you want to leave out the coconut milk, you can. You can just increase the almond milk or add another type of milk in its place.
How to Serve
Literally, anything and everything will go well with eggnog!
You can serve it with some crispy cornbread, baked cake, goat cheese, spinach salad, or, Italian salad making it a whole meal.
It's also fun to serve as a bunch option during the holidays, too - or in a big glass as you're sitting by the fire at the end of the day.
Need more inspiration? Check out What To Serve With Eggnog for 15 delicious ideas.
FAQs
If you prefer to have your eggnog thinner, you just need to add some liquid. Water, cream, or milk would all be fine. Just stir once added.
Once you make the eggnog, it's important to store it in the fridge in an airtight container. It should stay fresh for 2-3 days.
The best alcohol to add to an eggnog recipe depends on what you like. Most people will use rum or brandy, and maybe even whiskey.
Yes, you can freeze eggnog. You need to be sure that whatever container you add it to, you leave space for it to expand as it freezes.
Make sure that you're storing it in a freezer-approved container, and it should stay good for up to 6 months.
More Instant Pot Egg Recipes
There are so many ways to cook eggs in the Instant Pot. Here are some other great ideas that are yummy and simple.
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Instant Pot Eggnog
Ingredients
- 4 cups almond/cashew milk
- 1 can full fat coconut milk
- 6 eggs
- ½ cup maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- salt to taste
- Booze
Instructions
- Whisk the eggs and salt together in a bowl. Slowly add the coconut milk, almond milk, maple syrup and whisk.
- Put the lid on the Instant Pot. Press the “slow cooker” button and set the time for 1 hour 30 minutes.
- Once the time has passed, take off the lid.
- In a seperate bowl, mix the cinnamon, nutmeg, vanilla and booze and whisk it together.
- Pour that mixture into the eggnog and stir.
- Put in an air-tight jar and refrigerate.
Nutrition
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Notes
- Top the eggnog with your favorite sauce and sprinkle with sea salt.
- You can refrigerate for at least 1:30 hours or overnight before serving.
- You can make eggnog ahead of time. Just be sure that you store it in the fridge and then stir it before serving.
- If you want to leave out the coconut milk, you can. You can just increase the almond milk or add another type of milk in its place.
- If you want to use honey as a sweetener instead of maple syrup, do so.
- You can change the flavor of your eggnog by changing the alcohol. You can add rum, honey rum or other flavors.
Hey Corrie, this looks delicious. I am a bit confused on the directions before the recipe card it says add eggs and milks, saute for a 1 1/2 minute (90) seconds, but on the recipe card it says cook for 1 1/2 hrs(90) minutes. Big difference please clarify.
Thanks
Your step 3 in the illustrations says to add a cup of vanilla, LOL might want to change that, but in your recipe it says 1 tsp. Sounds better. Merry Christmas
Done. Thanks 🙂