If you like eggnog then you will love this easy eggnog sauce recipe. This is a great last-minute recipe, or make it a few days ahead and keep in the fridge until you are ready to serve it. Eggnog sauce is in my secret stash of emergency recipes. It’s a versatile topper that can turn a plain dessert into something fabulous.
This eggnog sauce is a tried and true recipe from my treasured Helen Corbitt cookbook that was handed down to me. I love passing on reliable old recipes, they are like cherished old stories that just keep getting better every time they are shared.
Eggnog Sauce Recipe
- 4 egg yolks
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup half and half
- 1 tbsp dark rum or rum extract
- nutmeg
Beat egg yolks with sugar until thick. Add cream and half-n-half. Cook in a double boiler until thick. Stir while cooking but do not let it come to a boil. Remove from heat and let cool for a few minutes before adding rum and a dash of nutmeg.
Store in the refrigerator until ready to use.
Adapted from Helen Crobitt’s Cookbook, circa 1957, recipe named Mildred’s Eggnog Sauce.
Today’s dessert feature is Mini Gingerbread Cake à la Mode with Eggnog Sauce. See, it sounds really fancy, but it’s actually really simple to pull together.
I made a batch of gingerbread cakes using a 12 count mini bunt pan. For more ideas using a mini bunt pan see the post Mini Rum Cake Recipe.
After dusting the cakes with a little powered sugar, I added a scoop of vanilla bean ice cream, poured eggnog sauce over the top and added a sprinkle of nutmeg.
After making this, there’s only one question you’ll ask yourself. Do I share or not share?
It’s more fun to share of course!
Eggnog sauce makes a delicious topper for a slice of cake, cupcake or bread. Here are a few suggestions. See how many you can come up with too.
Serving suggestions For Eggnog Sauce
- angel food cake
- spice cake
- vanilla ice cream
- gingerbread cake
- rum cake
- banana nut bread
- pound cake
- pumpkin bread
- French toast
- pancakes
- bread pudding
- mixed berries
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Wishing you and your family a holiday full of joy and delicious treats. For more cake ideas, try my Mini Rum Cake Recipe.
Cheers!
Eggnog Sauce Recipe
Ingredients
- 4 egg yolks
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup half and half
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1 tbsp dark rum or rum extract
- nutmeg
Instructions
- Beat egg yolks with sugar until thick. Add cream and half-n-half. Cook in a double boiler until thick. Stir while cooking but do not let it come to a boil. Remove from heat and let cool for a few minutes before adding rum and a dash of nutmeg.
- Store in the refrigerator until ready to use.
I bet this is delicious. I might try to make a dairy free version.
Merry Christmas
Thanks Lisa, a dairy free version is a great idea. Happy Christmas!
Your food photography is excellent here. I am sure those looking for new ideas using eggnog will appreciate this post!
Thank you so much Donna, hope you’re enjoying this holiday time of year!
Oh, this cake with the eggnog sauce drizzled over it looks amazing, Michelle! Thank you for sharing this recipe ~ pinned to my Yummy! board, as I do all of your amazing recipes. <3
Happy Christmastime to you and your family,
Barb 🙂
You’re the sweetest Barb! Thank you for stopping by and pinning too!
SO yummy! Hmmmm…. I may need to make this is CO next week! Pinned!
Thanks so much Julie! Hugs!!
This will be amazing served over old-fashioned bread pudding. Pinned!
You are right Kay, this would be awesome over bread pudding. Thanks so much for pinning!
My kids were saying the other day how they wanted some eggnog. This is a great recipe Michelle and just what I needed!
Sounds like you have smart kids Mary! Enjoy the recipe and your holiday!
This looks sooooo delicious! I love how you used mini bundt cakes for this recipe, too. I’ll have to try this, since my hubby loves egg nog. I’ll let you know how it turns out. 😉
Thanks so much Crissy, I know the hubby will love it! Happy Christmas!
Mmmm – that sounds delicious Michelle! I love eggnog, so I’m making this for sure! 💗 I also love the plaid plates you used, and your little bundt cakes are daring! This whole post gets a gold star! 🙂
Thank you Barbara, you’ll want to keep this recipe in your secret stash for holidays!
Wow Michelle I bet this would be delicious over ice cream or even pancakes! I need to try this!
Thank you Nicolle! Hope you enjoy the recipe!