A chocolatey twist on the classic holiday drink and similar in flavor to the liqueur Irish Cream: The Chocolate Egg Nog. Perfect for your holiday party. Sponsored by Davidson’s Safest Choice Eggs™.
How did it become December already?! By the time my head stops spinning and I put out my Christmas decorations, I know it will already be 2014! My husband is asking when we should go get our tree and I am asking for a few more weeks, that I know does not exist. So am I the only one who was bulldozed over that the calendar reads December?!
I know it is December because, well, Thanksgiving is over.
I know it is December because my neighbors have put up their Christmas lights.
I know it is December because my parents have already purchased the grandkids’ their gifts.
I know it is December because the weather turned chilly here in San Diego (um, below 60ºF).
And, I know it is December because I have an egg nog recipe to share with you!
As part of the Darling Dozen for Davidson’s Safest Choice Eggs™, I was asked to create an egg nog recipe. Just like deviled eggs, I am not a fan of egg nog. So, I knew immediately that I had to come up with an egg nog drink that I would like.
Now one thing that I do like, quite a lot actually, is chocolate. “Egg nog would definitely taste better if it has chocolate,” I mused to myself. And so, my Chocolate Egg Nog was concocted.
I’m not a huge fan of cinnamon and spice in my drinks. (Boy, do I sound picky?) I save those spices for my desserts. Feel free to add them if you must have a spiced egg nog.
This Chocolate Egg Nog reminded me of my other favorite libation, Irish Cream. YUM! Good stuff!
I added whiskey with some traditional brandy in my version. This has plenty of bite for me, a light weight, but my husband added more booze for his taste. No surprise here.
Chocolate Egg Nog. You’ve GOT to try it!

Chocolate Egg Nog
A chocolatey twist on the classic holiday drink and similar in flavor to the liqueur Irish Cream. Perfect for your next holiday party. Recipe by Laura Bashar of Family Spice
Ingredients:
- 6 cup milk
- 2 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 4 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 tsp instant espresso
- 12 egg yolks
- 5 oz chocolate chips, semi-sweet
- 1/2 cup brandy
- 1/2 cup whiskey
Directions:
- Heat a large thick-bottomed saucepan over medium heat and whisk together:
- 6 cup milk
- 2 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 4 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 tsp instant espresso
- Continue whisking the milk until just before the milk begins to boil. You do not want the milk to boil, as it will curd and produce a lumpy egg nog.
- Remove the pot from heat.
- In a bowl, whisk together:
- 12 egg yolks
- Slowly whisk in with the eggs 1 cup of the hot milk, a few tablespoons at a time, to temper the eggs. This will keep the egg nog from getting lumpy.
- Slowly whisk in the tempered eggs with the remaining hot milk in the pot.
- Heat the pot over medium heat, whisking continuously until the cream mixture thickens, about 5-10 minutes.
- Remove the pot from heat.
- Place in a microwave safe bowl:
- 5 oz chocolate chips, semi-sweet
- Microwave the chocolate chips on high heat for 30 seconds.
- Stir the chocolate chips then heat again in the microwave high heat for 30 seconds.
- Repeat step 11 until the chocolate has completely melted, about 2 minutes total.
- Whisk in the melted chocolate into the hot milk mixture until thoroughly combined. Return pot to medium heat to help combine the milk and the melted chocolate.
- Remove the pot from heat and stir in:
- 1/2 cup brandy
- 1/2 cup whiskey
- Cool the egg nog to room temperature, transfer to a large pitcher, cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate until chilled, about 2 hours, or until ready to serve.
Notes:
Serving Suggestions: Serve with a dash of grated nutmeg.
Prep Time:
Yield: 12 Servings
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Disclosure: As I am part of the Darling Dozen, I did receive a stipend from Safest Choice Eggs™ to develop an egg nog recipe using their product. The story I have written is all true, and the opinions are truly mine. If I didn’t like it, I wouldn’t blog about it!