Best 13 Eggnog Sauce Recipes

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Eggnog sauce is a classic holiday treat that can be enjoyed on its own or used as a topping for desserts. It is a rich and creamy sauce that is made with milk, cream, eggs, sugar, and spices, such as nutmeg and cinnamon. Eggnog sauce can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Whether you are looking for a traditional holiday sauce or a new twist on a classic, there is a recipe here for everyone.

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HOLIDAY MINCEMEAT CAKE WITH EGGNOG RUM SAUCE



Holiday Mincemeat Cake with Eggnog Rum Sauce image

I wanted to start a new tradition with my family. I love mincemeat, and this cake is a way to share that enjoyment with my friends and family. Since I was a working mother, I also wanted to create a dessert that was convenient. I am now asked for the recipe every time I make it.

Provided by Food Network

Categories     dessert

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 lemon cake mix
1 cup mincemeat
1/2 cup finely chopped almonds
1 cup sugar
1/2 cup butter
1/2 cup prepared eggnog
1 teaspoon rum or
1/2 teaspoon rum extract
Dash of nutmeg

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350 deg. Spray oven-safe 11-inch skillet or a 9 X 13 cake pan with nonstick cooking spray.
  • Prepare cake mix according to package directions, except reduce the water by 1/4 cup. After mixing, fold in the mincemeat and nuts.
  • Bake 35 to 40 min. Cake is done with toothpick inserted in center of cake comes out clean.
  • Let cool 5 min. Run a knife around edge of pan and invert onto serving plate.
  • Sauce: Combine butter, sugar and eggnog in small saucepan. Bring to a boil. Boil for 2 min. Remove from heat stir in rum or rum extract and a dash of nutmeg. Serve warm.

BANANA-EGGNOG BREAD PUDDING WITH RUM SAUCE



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Make and share this Banana-Eggnog Bread Pudding with Rum Sauce recipe from Food.com.

Provided by JamesDeansGirl

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h45m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 loaf good-quality white bread or 1 loaf raisin bread, cut into cubes (1 pound)
2 medium ripe bananas, sliced
3 1/2 cups prepared eggnog (not in a can)
4 eggs
1/4 cup sugar
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
1 cup packed light brown sugar or 1 cup dark brown sugar
1/2 cup heavy cream
1/4 cup dark corn syrup
2 tablespoons butter
1/2 teaspoon rum extract
powdered sugar, for serving
vanilla ice cream, for serving

Steps:

  • MAKE THE PUDDING: Prheat oven to 375*F; grease a 13x9" baking pan (3 quarts).
  • Place 1/2 the bread cubes in the baking pan; top with the banana slices and remaining bread cubes.
  • In a large bowl, combine the eggnog, eggs, sugar, and nutmeg; blend well.
  • Pour over the bread cubes; let stand 5 minutes.
  • Bake for 40-50 minutes, or until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean.
  • Meanwhile, make the SAUCE: In a small saucepan, combine all the sauce ingredients except the rum extract.
  • Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the mixture boils and thickens.
  • Reduce heat to low; simmer for 5 minutes, stirring constantly.
  • Stir in the rum extract; serve sauce warm.
  • Dust individual servings with powdered sugar and top with a scoop of vanilla ice cream, if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 409.6, Fat 14.2, SaturatedFat 7.6, Cholesterol 132.9, Sodium 382.4, Carbohydrate 63.4, Fiber 1.5, Sugar 34.2, Protein 8.5

FRUITED BREAD PUDDING WITH EGGNOG SAUCE



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Betty Crocker's Heart Healthy Cookbook shares a recipe! Dessert ready in an hour! Serve this fruited bread pudding that's sprinkled with nutmeg and drizzled with eggnog sauce.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 10

4 cups 1-inch cubes French bread
1/2 cup diced dried fruit and raisin mixture
2 cups fat-free (skim) milk
1/2 cup fat-free cholesterol-free egg product or 2 eggs
1/3 cup sugar
1/2 teaspoon vanilla
Ground nutmeg, if desired
1/3 cup fat-free (skim) milk
1 container (3 to 4 ounces) refrigerated vanilla fat-free pudding
1/2 teaspoon rum extract

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°. Spray pie plate, 9x1 1/4 inches, with cooking spray. Place bread cubes in pie plate; sprinkle with fruit mixture.
  • Beat milk, egg product, sugar and vanilla in small bowl with wire whisk until smooth. Pour milk mixture over bread. Press bread cubes into milk mixture. Sprinkle with nutmeg.
  • Bake uncovered 40 to 45 minutes or until golden brown and set.
  • Meanwhile, in small bowl, mix all sauce ingredients until smooth.
  • Cut bread pudding into wedges, or spoon into serving dishes. Drizzle each serving with scant tablespoon sauce. Sprinkle with additional nutmeg if desired. Store pudding and sauce covered in refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 150, Carbohydrate 29 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fiber 1 g, Protein 6 g, SaturatedFat 0 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 190 mg, Sugar 18 g, TransFat 0 g

EGGNOG BREAD PUDDING WITH COQUITO SAUCE



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This is inspired by the traditional Puerto Rican eggnog drink. My husband loves eggnog and bread pudding so I thought I would combine his favorites with a Puerto Rican flair.

Provided by Childofchaos

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Latin American     Caribbean

Time 55m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 10

5 cups cubed bread
¼ cup raisins
2 ¼ cups eggnog
4 large eggs
⅓ cup white sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup packed brown sugar
½ cup unsalted butter
½ cup heavy cream
3 tablespoons coconut-flavored rum

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Butter a 9x5-inch loaf pan.
  • Mix bread and raisins together in a bowl; transfer mixture to the loaf pan.
  • Beat eggnog, eggs, white sugar, and vanilla extract together in a separate bowl. Pour over the bread mixture.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until a knife inserted into the center comes out clean, 40 to 45 minutes.
  • Melt brown sugar and butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Add cream and rum; simmer until sauce thickens and is reduced to 1 1/2 cups, about 5 minutes. Serve warm over the bread pudding.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 388.5 calories, Carbohydrate 49.2 g, Cholesterol 143.3 mg, Fat 18.6 g, Fiber 0.6 g, Protein 6.6 g, SaturatedFat 10.7 g, Sodium 190.7 mg, Sugar 36.2 g

EGGNOG SAUCE



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Use this dessert to dress up bread pudding, pound cake, ice cream or fresh fruit.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 15m

Yield 2 cups.

Number Of Ingredients 4

3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 cups eggnog

Steps:

  • In a double boiler, combine the flour, sugar and salt. Gradually stir in eggnog until smooth. Cook and stir over medium heat for 6-8 minutes or until thickened. Remove from the heat; cool. Cover and refrigerate until serving.

Nutrition Facts :

EGGNOG ICE CREAM WITH HOT BUTTERED RUM SAUCE



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Categories     Milk/Cream     Rum     Ice Cream Machine     Dairy     Egg     Dessert     Freeze/Chill     Christmas     New Year's Eve     Frozen Dessert     Winter     Christmas Eve     Party     Bon Appétit

Yield Makes 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

Ice Cream
3 cups whipping cream
1 cup whole milk
1 vanilla bean, split lengthwise
6 large egg yolks
1 cup sugar
1/4 cup dark rum
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
Sauce
6 tablespoons (3/4 stick) unsalted butter
1 cup (packed) golden brown sugar
1/3 cup whipping cream
2 tablespoons light corn syrup
2 tablespoons dark rum

Steps:

  • For ice cream:
  • Combine whipping cream and milk in heavy medium saucepan. Scrape in seeds from vanilla bean; add bean. Bring to simmer. Whisk egg yolks and sugar in large bowl to blend. Gradually whisk in hot cream mixture. Return mixture to saucepan and stir constantly over medium-low heat until custard thickens and leaves path on back of spoon when finger is drawn across, about 5 minutes (do not boil). Strain into large bowl. Mix in rum and nutmeg. Refrigerate until cold.
  • Process mixture in ice cream maker according to manufacturer's instructions. Transfer to container and freeze. (Can be made 4 days ahead. Keep frozen.)
  • For sauce:
  • Melt butter in heavy medium saucepan over medium heat. Add brown sugar, cream and corn syrup and stir until sugar dissolves. Boil 1 minute. Remove from heat. Mix in rum. Cool slightly. (Can be made 1 day ahead. Cover and refrigerate. Rewarm before using.)
  • Scoop ice cream into bowls. Spoon warm sauce over and serve.

OVERNIGHT EGGNOG BREAD PUDDING WITH CHERRY-BOURBON SAUCE



Overnight Eggnog Bread Pudding with Cherry-Bourbon Sauce image

Eggnog mixture over bread cubes makes a delicious pudding that's served with cherry sauce - perfect for dessert.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 9h10m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 loaf (1 lb) French bread, cut into 1-inch cubes
1/4 cup sugar
3/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
4 eggs
1 quart (4 cups) dairy eggnog (do not use canned)
2 tablespoons sugar
1 can (21 oz) cherry pie filling
1/4 cup butter
2 tablespoons bourbon or orange juice

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F. Spray 13x9-inch (3-quart) glass baking dish with cooking spray. Place bread cubes in baking dish.
  • In medium bowl, mix 1/4 cup sugar and nutmeg. Add eggs; beat well with wire whisk. Stir in eggnog. Pour over bread; stir gently to coat. Cover; refrigerate at least 8 hours or overnight.
  • Heat oven to 350°F. Uncover dish; sprinkle top with 2 tablespoons sugar. Place dish in larger baking pan; place in oven. Pour 1/2 inch water into larger pan. Bake 40 to 45 minutes or until lightly browned and knife inserted in center comes out clean. Remove pan from water bath.
  • Meanwhile, in medium saucepan, cook pie filling and butter over medium-high heat for about 10 minutes or until butter is melted and filling is bubbly, stirring frequently. Remove from heat; stir in bourbon.
  • To serve, cut bread pudding into squares; place on individual dessert plates. Serve warm with cherry sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 340, Carbohydrate 49 g, Cholesterol 130 mg, Fat 3, Fiber 2 g, Protein 9 g, SaturatedFat 7 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 310 mg, Sugar 28 g

EGGNOG POUNDCAKE WITH CUSTARD SAUCE



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A flavorful blend of eggnog and nutmeg makes this cake a natural holiday favorite. It uses a convenient boxed mix base.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h5m

Yield 16-20 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 package yellow cake mix (regular size)
1 cup eggnog
3 eggs
1/2 cup butter, softened
1/2 to 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
CUSTARD SAUCE:
1/4 cup sugar
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup milk
1 egg yolk, lightly beaten
1 teaspoon butter
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup heavy whipping cream, whipped

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the first five ingredients. Beat on low until for 30 seconds. Beat on medium for 2 minutes. , Pour into a greased and floured 10-in. fluted tube pan. Bake at 350° for 40-45 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack to cool completely. , For sauce, in a small saucepan, combine the sugar, cornstarch and salt; gradually stir in milk. Bring to a boil over medium heat; boil for 1-2 minutes, stirring constantly. Stir a small amount of hot filling into egg yolk; return all to pan, stirring constantly. Bring to a gentle boil; cook and stir 2 minutes longer. , Remove from the heat; stir in butter and vanilla. Cool for 15 minutes. Fold in whipped cream. Store in the refrigerator. Serve with the cake.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 221 calories, Fat 12g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 73mg cholesterol, Sodium 265mg sodium, Carbohydrate 26g carbohydrate (16g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

HOLIDAY MINCEMEAT CAKE WITH EGGNOG RUM SAUCE



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This is a recipe that I entered in the Holiday Cake Cook-Off on Foodnetwork. It has always been a favorite in my family.

Provided by Miss Hannah

Categories     Dessert

Time 50m

Yield 24 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 (18 ounce) box lemon cake mix
3 eggs (or as called for by your cake mix)
1/3 cup oil (or as called for by your cake mix)
1 cup water (or 1/4 cup less than called for by your cake mix)
1 cup mincemeat
1/2 cup chopped almonds (or your favorite nuts)
1 cup sugar
1/2 cup butter
1/2 cup eggnog
1 teaspoon rum extract
1 dash nutmeg

Steps:

  • CAKE:.
  • Combine cake mix according to package directions, except reduce water by 1/4°C.
  • Pour into a prepared 9X13 pan.
  • Bake for 34-40 minute or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  • SAUCE:.
  • Combing sugar, butter and Eggnog in a small saucepan, bring to a boil, boil 2 minute Stir in extract and nutmeg.
  • Serve warm over Holiday Mincemeat Cake.

SPICED APPLE CAKE WITH EGGNOG SAUCE



Spiced Apple Cake with Eggnog Sauce image

Provided by Rick Rodgers

Categories     Cake     Ginger     Dessert     Bake     Thanksgiving     Cranberry     Dried Fruit     Raisin     Apple     Pecan     Spice     Fall     Cinnamon     Clove     Nutmeg     Vegetarian     Pescatarian     Peanut Free     Soy Free     Kosher

Yield Makes 8 to 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 22

1/2 cup raisins or dried cranberries
3 tablespoons Applejack, dark or golden rum, or warm water
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon ground allspice
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup (packed) light brown sugar, sifted
1 cup granulated sugar
1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
3 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3 Golden Delicious apples, peeled, cored, and cut into 1/2-inch dice (about 4 cups)
1 cup (4 ounces) pecans, coarsely chopped
1/3 cup crystallized ginger, finely chopped
Garnish: confectioner's sugar for dusting
Accompaniment: 3 cups eggnog, chilled
Special Equipment
10-inch bundt pan (3 1/4 inches deep; 3-qt capacity)

Steps:

  • In small bowl, combine raisins and rum. Let stand until raisins plump, about 1 hour. Drain, discarding rum, and set aside.
  • Position rack in middle of oven and preheat to 350°F. Lightly butter bundt pan, then dust with flour, knocking out excess.
  • In large mixing bowl or bowl of electric mixer, sift together flour, baking powder, baking soda, allspice, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and salt. Add brown and granulated sugars, butter, eggs, and vanilla. Using electric mixer, beat on high speed, scraping down sides of bowl with rubber spatula as needed, until batter is pale and smooth, about 3 minutes for handheld mixer or 2 minutes for standing mixer. Stir in apples, pecans, ginger, and raisins. Spoon into prepared pan and smooth top.
  • Bake until wooden pick or skewer inserted in center of cake comes out clean and cake just shrinks from sides of pan, about 1 hour. Cool cake in pan on rack 10 minutes, then invert and unmold onto rack and cool completely. (Cake can be made up to 3 days ahead and stored at room temperature, wrapped tightly in plastic wrap.)
  • Just before serving, sift confectioner's sugar over cake. Serve accompanied by eggnog.

EGGNOG CHEESECAKE WITH PECAN CARAMEL SAUCE



Eggnog Cheesecake With Pecan Caramel Sauce image

Make and share this Eggnog Cheesecake With Pecan Caramel Sauce recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Lvs2Cook

Categories     Cheesecake

Time 1h5m

Yield 8-10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

1/4 cup butter, melted
1 1/4 cups vanilla wafer crumbs
1/4 cup white sugar
3 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
3 eggs
1/4 cup dark rum
1 teaspoon vanilla
1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1 cup water
2 tablespoons butter, melted
1/3 cup packed light brown sugar
2 tablespoons dark rum
1/2 cup chopped pecans

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 300 degrees.
  • Combine 1/4 cup butter, wafer crumbs and white sugar.
  • Press firmly on the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan.
  • In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese until fluffy.
  • Gradually beat in the sweetened condensed milk until smooth.
  • Add eggs.
  • Mix well.
  • Stir in 1/4 cup rum, vanilla and nutmeg.
  • Pour into prepared pan.
  • Bake at 300 degrees for 40 to 50 minutes or until the cake springs back when lightly touched.
  • Cool.
  • Chill.
  • To make the sauce~In a small bowl, dissolve the cornstarch in the cup of water.
  • In a medium saucepan, melt the 2 tablespoons butter.
  • Stir in the brown sugar and cornstarch mixture.
  • Bring to a boil, stirring constantly.
  • Reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes.
  • Remove from heat.
  • Add the 2 tablespoons dark rum.
  • Cool.
  • Just before serving, stir the pecans into the sauce.
  • Remove the sides of the springform pan from the cheesecake.
  • Serve with the sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 863.5, Fat 56.3, SaturatedFat 29.7, Cholesterol 212.6, Sodium 515.2, Carbohydrate 71.8, Fiber 1.4, Sugar 42.8, Protein 15

EGGNOG BAVARIAN WITH RASPBERRY-CURRANT SAUCE



Eggnog Bavarian with Raspberry-Currant Sauce image

Well, found another delicious eggnog recipe in my Taste of Home cookbook. This sounds wonderful and easy enough to make. A lighter dessert but full of flavor and beautiful too. I found the pic on food.com and will replace it with my own when I make this over the weekend.

Provided by Kimberly Biegacki

Categories     Other Desserts

Time 35m

Number Of Ingredients 12

3 envelopes unflavored gelatin
4 c eggnog, divided
1/2 c 2% milk
1 Tbsp rum extract
1/8 tsp salt
2 c heavy whipping cream
1 c finely chopped walnuts
RASPBERRY-CURRANT SAUCE
1 pkg (10 oz.) frozen sweetened raspberries, thawed
1/2 c red currant jelly
1 Tbsp cornstarch
2 Tbsp cold water

Steps:

  • 1. IN a small saucepan, sprinkle gelatin over 1 cup eggnog and milk; let stand for 1 minute. Heat over low heat, stirring until gelatin is completely dissolved. Transfer to a large bowl; stir in the extract, salt and remaining eggnog. Let stand for 10 minutes.
  • 2. In a small bowl, beat cream until stiff peaks from. Fold cream and walnuts into gelatin mixture. Transfer to an 8 cup ring mold coated with cooking spray; refrigerate for 2 hours or until firm.
  • 3. Mash and strain raspberries, reserving juice. Discard seeds. Transfer to a small saucepan; stir in jelly. Bring to a boil. Combine cornstarch and water until smooth. Gradually stir into the pan. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 1 minute or until thickened. Cool to room temperature. Serve with gelatin.

EGGNOG BREAD WITH RUM SAUCE RECIPE - (4.1/5)



Eggnog Bread with Rum Sauce Recipe - (4.1/5) image

Provided by MJH

Number Of Ingredients 13

Eggnog Bread:
1/2 cup butter; softened
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup brown sugar
2 eggs
1 cup eggnog
2 tsp vanilla
2 1/2 cups flour
2 1/2 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp salt
1 tsp cinnamon
1/4 tsp all spice
Rum Sauce:

Steps:

  • Eggnog Bread: Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Cream together butter, sugar and brown sugar in a medium/large bowl until smooth. Add in eggs one at a time. Stir in eggnog and vanilla. In a separate bowl whisk together flour, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, and allspice. Add dry ingredients to the wet ingredients 1/2 cup at a time, until it's all combined. Spray 4- 5″x3″ mini loaf pans or two larger loaf pans with non stick cooking spray. Divide batter evenly among pans and bake for 30-40 minutes or until toothpick comes out clean when tested from the center. Let cool on wire rack before removing from pan. Rum Sauce:Heat the butter, sugar and rum in a small saucepan over a low heat, stirring, until the sugar is dissolved and the sauce has thickened slightly, about 2 minutes. Remove the sauce from the heat.

Tips:

  • Use fresh ingredients: Fresh eggs, milk, and cream will give your eggnog sauce the best flavor.
  • Temper your eggs: Slowly whisk the hot milk into the beaten eggs to prevent them from curdling.
  • Cook the sauce over low heat: Stir constantly and cook the sauce until it has thickened slightly.
  • Add flavorings: Nutmeg, cinnamon, and vanilla are classic eggnog flavors. You can also add other spices, such as ginger, cloves, or allspice.
  • Serve the sauce warm or cold: Eggnog sauce can be served warm over pancakes, waffles, or French toast. It can also be served cold as a dip for fruit or cookies.

Conclusion:

Eggnog sauce is a versatile sauce that can be used in a variety of desserts. It is a classic holiday treat, but it can also be enjoyed all year round. With its rich, creamy flavor and hints of spice, eggnog sauce is sure to please everyone at your table.

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