Peppermint Eggnog Pudding

Boozy, Peppermint Eggnog Pudding is just what your Christmas party needs! This easy eggnog dessert can be made literally at the last minute!

Looking for an eggnog drink? Try our easy Eggnog Cocktail recipe that we make using our Homemade Amaretto recipe that’s also a great hostess gift during the holiday season!

Instant Peppermint Eggnog Pudding is an eggnog dessert recipe with or without alcohol

What Is Eggnog?

Eggnog is also known as a milk punch or egg milk punch, usually made with milk, cream, sugar, whipped egg whites and egg yolks. You can sip on eggnog straight up, make a fun Eggnog Cocktail or turn it into a dessert.

Take those classic, holiday eggnog flavors and turn them into this easy Peppermint Eggnog Pudding! A dessert recipe that can literally be made in just about 5 minutes, and can be totally made ahead of time.

That’s just what your holiday party is calling for.

Instant Peppermint Eggnog Pudding is a spiked eggnog dessert that's ready in 5 minutes

Ingredients For Peppermint Eggnog Pudding

We’re using store bought eggnog for these instant pudding cups. Of course, you can make your own eggnog, but if you want to keep this dessert recipe simple then store bought will work just fine.

  • 2 boxes vanilla instant pudding
  • 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar
  • 1/4 teaspoon fresh nutmeg
  • 3 1/2 cups eggnog
  • 1/2 cup bourbon
  • Crushed candy canes or peppermint for garnish

Instant Peppermint Eggnog Pudding is an eggnog recipe with peppermint flavors

What Other Flavors Can You Add To Eggnog?

Not a peppermint fan? You can swap out the peppermint topping for lots of other flavors.

  • Whipped cream with cinnamon and/or nutmeg
  • Cocoa powder
  • Chocolate shavings
  • Sprinkles
  • Brown Sugar topping (melt it with a torch and let it set for a crispy topping)

Instant Peppermint Eggnog Pudding is an eggnog dessert with peppermint and bourbon

This eggnog dessert recipe is so easy to make, you can literally do it at the last minute, or the day before. Totally up to you. The point here is that it’s a SUPER easy dessert recipe for the holidays and you should totally add it to your menu.

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Instant Peppermint Eggnog Pudding is an eggnog dessert with peppermint and bourbon

Peppermint Eggnog Pudding

  • Author: Dan
  • Prep Time: 5 minute
  • Cook Time: 0 minutes
  • Total Time: 5 minutes
  • Yield: 4 1x

This spiked eggnog dessert can literally be ready at the last minute! Just 5 minutes is all you need to make this eggnog dessert recipe!

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Ingredients

  • 2 boxes vanilla instant pudding (1.85 ounces each)
  • 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar
  • 1/4 teaspoon fresh nutmeg
  • 3 1/2 cups eggnog
  • 1/2 cup bourbon
  • Crushed candy canes or peppermint for garnish

Instructions

  1. Add the pudding packets, cinnamon, vanilla extract, brown sugar and nutmeg to a bowl.
  2. Pour in the eggnog and bourbon and stir for two minutes until thickened.
  3. Pour the pudding into ramekins or small bowls for serving, then place on a sheet pan in the refrigerator for 5 minutes until thickened.
  4. Pudding can stay in the refrigerator longer or even overnight, add peppermint garnish right before serving.

Recipe Notes

This recipe can easily be doubled or triple depending on how much you need! You can also omit the bourbon and and a full 4 cups of eggnog instead!

  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Stir
  • Cuisine: American

 

 

 

 

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