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Easy Creamy Eggnog Dessert Dip Recipe is a fun and festive sweet dip to bring to your next holiday party! It’s made in 10 minutes with simple ingredients and delivers the classic flavor of the seasonal drink everyone loves! 

Eggnog lovers, this holiday dish was made for you!

Eggnog Dip in a white bowl garnished with festive sprinkles and biscoff cookies.

I am not sure if you feel the same, but after I have put time into making dinner, the mass exodus from the table makes me sad. What a great way to spend more time together and make a family dinner last even longer! Serving a dip for dessert is interactive and will get everyone talking around the table.

Not to mention, this dip is perfect to take along for this year’s holiday parties. Oh, and one more thing, it is not just for dessert! It can be a great afternoon snack or appetizer, too!

The holiday season is busy enough with church events, kid’s shows and parties, work gatherings, neighborhood traditions, and quality time with family and loved ones. Make this year a bit easier by making this easy dip recipe that always pleases! Also, try my Easy Cannoli Dip or this family-favorite S’mores Dip!

Ingredient Notes

Labeled ingredients needed to make a dessert eggnog dip.
  • Whipped topping: A whipped cream topping, like Cool Whip, thawed and ready to mix in, creates a silky and light base for the creamy eggnog dip. Or you can make homemade whipped topping with this easy recipe.
  • Cream cheese: Complete the creamy base of the dip with whipped cream cheese. You can either toss a block of cream cheese into the mixer to whip or get the whipped product in the tub from your local grocery store.
  • Eggnog: Do you have a favorite brand of eggnog? I know I do! For the best results, add the brand you love.
  • Warm spices: Boost the holiday flavor with allspice and cinnamon.
  • Pudding mix: Bulk up the recipe with a white chocolate pudding mix, adding creamy and chocolatey notes. Vanilla pudding mix will also do the trick!
  • Garnish: Top it off with fun and festive Christmas sprinkles.

Variations and Substitutions

  • Homemade Eggnog: Enjoy authentic flavor and a handmade touch by making your own festive Eggnog.
  • Cinnamon Topping: …Dust the top of the dip with cinnamon powder for a lovely presentation and an alternative to red and green Christmas sprinkles.
  • Greek Yogurt: For a slightly healthier dessert dip, swap out the whipped cream cheese for plain Greek yogurt.
  • Add-Ins: Mix white chocolate chips, peppermint candy bits, M&Ms, caramel, or cinnamon chips into the dip for added texture and taste!
  • Flavor Boost: For more creamy notes, add vanilla extract or rum extract to the recipe!

How to Make This Easy Eggnog Dip Recipe

✱ Be sure to see the recipe card below for exact ingredients and full recipe instructions!

Step 1 | Combine dip ingredients

Dive right in by setting out the large bowl of a stand mixer or a large mixing bowl and a hand mixer.

Ingredients added to the bowl of a stand mixer.

Add the whipped topping, cream cheese, eggnog, cinnamon, allspice, and pudding mix.

Whisk attachment added and beginning to beat ingredients together.

Now combine it all on medium speed until evenly mixed and looking creamy and delicious!

Whipped ingredients after fully combined with a stand mixer.

Step 2 | Garnish and serve!

Then, transfer the dip to a serving dish, cover lightly with sprinkles, and serve with your favorite dippers.

The Perfect Dippers

Some of my favorite dippers for this eggnog dip recipe are Lotus Biscoff cookies– That may be all you need! For variety and dippers that pair well with the eggnog flavor, offer fresh strawberries, bits of pound cake, shortbread cookies, graham crackers, vanilla wafers, gingersnaps, and more!

Dipping a cookie into eggnog dessert dip.

Tips

  • Room Temperature Ingredients– It helps to bring the cream cheese to room temperature before adding it to the recipe, making mixing much easier.
  • Chill Time– If you can wait, allow the dip to chill in the fridge in a covered container for half an hour before serving.

Recipe FAQs

How long can you leave out a dessert dip?

A maximum of two hours is a good rule of thumb for how long dessert dips can stay on the counter while you enjoy your holiday festivities. Chill the dip before setting it out to extend the time by about 30 minutes and ensure it is out of direct sunlight.  

Can you make this dip in advance?

Yes! Get ahead on the party prep by making the dip in advance and storing it covered in the fridge for up to three days before serving.

Can I use a sugar-free pudding mix?

Sure! Reduce the sugar in this recipe using a sugar-free pudding mix and a sugar-free Cool Whip. 

Storage

Refrigerate: Keep leftover eggnog dip in the fridge in an airtight container for up to three days.

Freeze for Long-term Storage: Store the eggnog cookie dip in an airtight container and freeze it for up to two months. Before serving, let the dip thaw in the fridge overnight, and enjoy the following day!

A biscoff cookie dipped into eggnog dip and set on a white table with a stack of cookies.

What to Serve with Easy Eggnog Dessert Dip

There are so many delicious dippers for this eggnog dip, like fresh fruit and berries, salty pretzels, and- my personal favorite- cookies! Try making the best holiday cookies, like rich Peanut Butter Fudge Cookies, decadent Pecan Butter Cookies, festive White Chocolate Caramel Pumpkin Spice Cookies, and crisp, chewy Oatmeal Lace Cookies– Yum!

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A white bowl filled with creamy eggnog dip garnished with cinnamon, Biscoff cookies, and spinkles.
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Eggnog Dip

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Servings: 3 cups
Author: Nikki Lee
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Eggnog Dip is a fun and festive dessert dip to bring to your next holiday party! It’s made in 10 minutes with simple ingredients and delivers the classic flavor of the seasonal drink everyone loves!

Ingredients 

  • 8 ounces frozen whipped topping, thawed (like Cool Whip)
  • 8 ounces whipped cream cheese
  • 1 cup eggnog
  • 1 teaspoon allspice
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1 ounce box of white chocolate pudding mix
  • Christmas sprinkles for garnish

Instructions

  • Add Cool Whip, cream cheese, eggnog, cinnamon, allspice, and pudding mix to the bowl of a stand mixer (or a large bowl, for using an electric mixer).
  • Mix on medium speed until well combined and smooth.
  • Place in a serving dish, and top with sprinkles and cinnamon if desired.
  • Serve with cookies or your favorite dippers, and enjoy!

Notes

  • The Perfect Dippers– Some of my favorite dippers for this eggnog dip recipe are Lotus Biscoff cookies– That may be all you need! For variety and dippers that pair well with the eggnog flavor, offer fresh strawberries, bits of pound cake, shortbread cookies, graham crackers, vanilla wafers, gingersnaps, and more!
  • Room Temperature Ingredients– It helps to bring the cream cheese to room temperature before adding it to the recipe, making mixing much easier.
  • Chill Time– If you can wait, allow the dip to chill in the fridge in a covered container for half an hour before serving.

Nutritional Disclaimer

Soulfully Made is not a dietician or nutritionist, and any nutritional information shared is only an estimate. We recommend running the ingredients through an online nutritional calculator if you need to verify any information.

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10 Comments

  2. 5 stars
    Thanks for all your tips to help me nail this recipe on the first time. It was so festive and I love adding biscoff to it.

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  3. 5 stars
    I don’t like eggnog itself, but I LOVE eggnog flavored desserts – this was perfect for the eggnog leftover in our fridge, and I absolutely LOVED IT.

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