I’ve always been a big fan of eggnog, especially around the holidays. I’ve created a rich coconut milk eggnog made with simple, natural ingredients.
If you haven’t tried eggnog you’re seriously missing out! This beverage is rich and creamy with hints of cinnamon and nutmeg. I like to sweeten mine with pure maple syrup, or maple syrup aged in bourbon barrels (I found this at costco this year and it’s amazing).
I used full fat coconut milk as the base for this recipe since it’s very rich and think, similar to traditional eggnog. Egg yolks are a main ingredient in eggnog and add a richness to the recipe. If you’re not a fan of eggs (or can’t have them) don’t worry you can leave them out. You’ll still be able to enjoy this lovely recipe!
This coconut milk eggnog can be served warm or cold. Top with coconut whipped cream and a dash of cinnamon.
Other ways to use coconut milk eggnog:
- Use as a base in homemade ice cream to make eggnog ice cream.
- Add it to your coffee in the morning
- Try making a holiday smoothie with homemade eggnog! Blend cold eggnog with coconut kefir or coconut yogurt, a frozen banana and a scoop of your favorite vanilla protein powder.
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Make this recipe vegan by leaving out the egg yolks. Looking for low sugar option? Use sugar-free substitute instead of maple syrup like Lakanto Maple Flavored Sugar-Free Syrup or use stevia or monk fruit sweetener instead.
PrintCoconut Milk Eggnog
- Prep Time: 2 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 7 minutes
- Yield: 4 Servings 1x
- Category: Beverages
Ingredients
- 2 Cans Full Fat Coconut Milk
- 4 Organic Egg Yolks* (preferably pasture raised)
- 1/4 Cup Maple Syrup (add more if you like)
- 1 1/2 Teaspoon Vanilla Extract
- 1/2 Teaspoon Ground Cinnamon
- 1/4 Teaspoon Ground Nutmeg
- Coconut Whipped Cream (optional)
- Extra Cinnamon (optional – to make it look fancy)
Instructions
- Heat coconut milk over low-medium heat.
- Stir in egg yolks. continue to stir until the coconut milk is thick.
- Add maple syrup and vanilla extract.
- Refrigerate until cool, 2-3 hours.
- Pour into individual cups.
- Top with coconut whipped cream and sprinkle with cinnamon before serving.
Notes
*Egg yolks are optional and can be left out.
Nutrition Facts
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 14.6g
- Sodium: 0
- Fat: 34.4g
- Saturated Fat: 29g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5.4
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 19.3
- Fiber: 0
- Protein: 3.8g
- Cholesterol: 180mg
I made this one vegan only using low-fat coconut milk and leaving out the eggs and I used a little bit of a spice from India called black salt for the bit of the sulphur flavor of eggs. (It’s actually not black, but a light purple color). Was very good ?
★★★★
Have you tried this without eggs?
Don’t you need nutmeg to make it taste like eggnog?
My eggs separated. and it didn’t work.
Heat the coconut milk in a bowl over a double boiler. (Pan of water on a low simmer with a bowl on top) Have your yolks whisked in a separate bowl. When the coconut milk gets hot, use a measuring cup to scoop some of the hot milk and add it into the egg yolks, while constantly whisking the yolks so they don’t scramble. Then, pour your yolk/milk mixture into the bowl on the double boiler and whisk together. Then remove it from the heat.
My eggs cooked when i made this, did i let the milk get to hot or should i have tempered the eggs?
I made this just now and my eggs cooked and i had to strain it out, did i let the milk get to hot maybe or should i have tempered the eggs.
Thanks David
Yes, I would have tempered the eggs and cooked it on a double boiler.
I’m allergic to maple syrup. can honey be used? or do you have another suggestion?
Love eggnog, but will have to use another sweetener to make it low carb!
Can you use powdered coconut milk? or, Can you use raw milk instead?
Yes, raw milk will work just fine.
Thanks looks delicious!!!!
What exactly do you mean by “Heat Coconut milk…how long or to what temp before you add the egg yolks?
some recipes only need the yolks cooked just enough to pasteurize them. If I remember correctly, they only need to be heated to 140 or 145 degrees Fahrenheit. I would also cook them over a double boiler and temper in the eggs.
no nutmeg??? Have you tried it with freshly grated nutmeg instead of cinnamon?
You can use nutmeg instead of cinnamon if you like. 🙂
I made this this morning for my kids and their friends, served it warm and added nutmeg too! very delicious. Thank you.
Do you remove this from the heat before you add the eggs?
Just made this! Delicious! I’ve been craving eggnog for weeks but hate all the additives in the store bought ones. Thanks for the recipe!