Eggnog Dip

This fluffy, sweet and creamy holiday dessert dip is perfect for holiday parties. Eggnog Dip is easy to make and a festive Christmas appetizer you can serve with gingerbread and other holiday cookies.

It’s the most wonderful time of the year! The Christmas season has always been my favorite holiday since I was a little girl. I love all the pretty decorations, seeing family and friends, parties and, most of all, the food!

Eggnog is my very favorite Christmas drink. I love its creamy sweetness with a hint of spice. I will start buying it as soon as I see it hit the grocery store shelves. There is always a carton or two in my fridge.

Eggnog Dip captures the essence of eggnog in a creamy, sweet dessert dip. If you are a fan of eggnog, it’s a must-try!

Make sure to try my Homemade Eggnog.

Why You’ll Love This Eggnog Dessert Dip

• Super creamy and sweet with luscious eggnog flavor
• You can make it advance
• It’s easily transportable and perfect for parties
• Easy to find holiday ingredients
• Kid-friendly 
• Perfect for dipping all your Christmas cookies

Ingredients to Make Eggnog Dip

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• Cream cheese – I use the regular cream cheese (not the light version)
• Eggnog – I don’t use low fat eggnog here either. I want the creaminess!
• Nutmeg
• Rum extract – I find this product alongside the vanilla extract in the grocery store.
• Cool Whip – Try making homemade stabilized whipped cream if you can’t get Cool Whip in stores.

How to Make Eggnog Dip

Step One: Add cream cheese, eggnog, nutmeg and rum extract to a large mixing bowl. Beat together with a mixer on medium speed, about 3 to 4 minutes, until smooth.

Step Two: Fold in Cool Whip.

Step Three: Cover and chill for 1 hour in the fridge.

Step Four: Add to serving dish and garnish with nutmeg, if desired.

Equipment Needed to Make Eggnog Dip

• Mixer
• Serving bowl
• Measuring cups and spoons
• Mixing bowl

What to Serve with your Christmas Dip

Cookies

• Christmas Cake Mix Cookies
• Whipped Shortbread Cookies
• Cream Cheese Cookies
• Gingersnap Cookies
• Vanilla Wafers

Christmas Drinks

• Eggnog
• Cranberry Mint Mocktail
• Gingerbread Latte

Other Serving Ideas

• Fresh fruit
• Graham crackers
• Biscotti

Substitutions and Variations

• Can’t find rum extract? Substitute vanilla extract in its place.
• Want a boozy dip? Use 2 teaspoons of dark rum instead of the rum extract.

Storage Instructions

Store any leftover eggnog dip in a covered container in the fridge for up to three days.

As a general rule of thumb, you should not let the dip sit out at room temperature for more than 2 hours. After that, refrigerate!

Can I make this Cookie Dip Ahead of Time?

Yes, you can make this eggnog dip recipe in advance. I recommend preparing the dip up to a day before you want to eat it and store it until then in the fridge. Make sure it’s in a covered airtight container so it doesn’t absorb any “fridge smells”.

Recipe Tips

• Don’t stress if you can’t find rum extract. It may be hard depending on where you live. Leave it out or use vanilla extract instead.
• Make sure the cream cheese is softened before you mix it in the recipe. It will be much easier to get a smooth and lump-free result. I let mine sit at room temperature for an hour before I need to use it.
• Use store-bought cookies if you don’t have homemade cookies on hand. I like using gingersnap cookies!

Dessert Dips

• Candy Cane Dip
• Pumpkin Pie Dip
• Cinnamon Cream Cheese Dip
• Gingerbread Dip
• Cherry Cheesecake Dip
• Booty Dip
• Pineapple Dip
• Cookie Dough Dip

You’ll also like these Eggnog Pudding Shots and Christmas Popcorn.

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