Published: December 4, 2013 Modified: December 17, 2025 by Cathy Trochelman 8 Comments

Eggnog Dip

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Creamy Eggnog Dip is the ultimate holiday dessert dip! Made with 5 ingredients – including a splash of real eggnog – it’s thick, creamy, and perfect for dipping all your holiday favorites!

When it comes to eggnog, I definitely feel like there are two distinct camps. There are those who love eggnog… and those who can’t stand it. Rarely does someone fall in the middle.

I, for one, am a person who LOVES eggnog. Not year round, of course, but especially around the holidays. And it’s not just that I love eggnog, it’s that I love all things eggnog flavored!

From Eggnog Mudslides to Eggnog Bread to Eggnog Truffles, I’m up for ALL of it. And this Creamy Eggnog Dip is no exception.

Made with just 5 ingredients, it comes together in minutes and makes the perfect last minute holiday dessert! We love using cinnamon sugar pita chips as dippers, but we’ve also used vanilla wafers, gingersnaps, or graham crackers.

what you’ll need for this recipe

Cream Cheese – Cream cheese is the base ingredient in this dip, giving it a deliciously creamy texture and also toning down the potential sweetness from the powdered sugar.

Powdered Sugar – Powdered sugar adds sweetness to the dip, which is a necessary element of anything eggnog flavored. I like using powdered instead of granulated sugar since it blends in seamlessly without any graininess.

Eggnog – Eggnog adds moisture to the dip and keeps it from being too thick. Substitute milk, half & half or heavy cream.

Nutmeg – Nutmeg is a key flavor in eggnog. I used 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg.

Rum extract – Rum is another key flavor in eggnog, and using extract gives this dip eggnog flavor without using real rum.

how to make eggnog dip

Combine ingredients. Combine all ingredients in a medium mixing bowl.

Mix until smooth & creamy. Use a hand mixer to beat until smooth and creamy.

Recipe Variations

  • Substitute mascarpone cheese for the cream cheese
  • Substitute half & half or heavy cream for the eggnog
  • Add 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
  • Adjust the sugar, nutmeg and rum extract amounts to taste
  • Add a splash of vanilla extract

what to dip in eggnog dip

  • Cinnamon Sugar Pita Chips
  • Graham crackers (regular or cinnamon)
  • Apples
  • Pretzels
  • Ritz crackers
  • Unsalted tortilla chips

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Eggnog Dip

Eggnog Dip is a great way to holiday-up your treats! All the flavors of eggnog in a deliciously creamy dip! Perfect for dipping pretzels, cinnamon sugar chips, candy canes, or just a spoon!
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Prep Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 5 minutes
Servings: 8
Calories: 148kcal
Author: Cathy Trochelman

Ingredients

  • 8 ounces cream cheese softened to room temperature
  • 3/4 cup powdered sugar
  • 2 Tablespoons eggnog
  • 1 teaspoon nutmeg
  • 1/2 teaspoon rum extract

Instructions

  1. Mix all ingredients with a hand mixer on medium-high speed for 1 minute.
  2. Serve with graham crackers, vanilla wafers, or any of your favorite dippers.

Notes

What to dip in Eggnog Dip:

  • Cinnamon Sugar Pita Chips
  • Graham crackers (regular or cinnamon)
  • Apples
  • Pretzels
  • Ritz crackers
  • Unsalted tortilla chips

 

Recipe Variations

  • Substitute mascarpone cheese for the cream cheese
  • Substitute half & half or heavy cream for the eggnog
  • Add 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
  • Adjust the sugar, nutmeg and rum extract amounts to taste
  • Add a splash of vanilla extract

Nutrition

Serving: 1grams | Calories: 148kcal | Carbohydrates: 13g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 31mg | Sodium: 91mg | Potassium: 45mg | Fiber: 0.1g | Sugar: 12g | Vitamin A: 389IU | Vitamin C: 0.1mg | Calcium: 33mg | Iron: 0.1mg

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