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Add some holiday flavor to your hot chocolate with this rich Eggnog Whipped Cream topping that turns any hot cocoa beverage into a decadent seasonal treat. The winning combination of eggnog and whipped cream elevates any hot chocolate into something insanely delicious!

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My favorite drink on a cold winter day, or any day for that matter is a steamy cup of hot chocolate. Recently I have discovered that a dollop of eggnog whipped cream makes it the perfect winter beverage!

Plus, it’s so simple to make. It’s my go-to whipped cream for any time during the holiday season!

Why you’ll love this Eggnog Whipped Cream recipe

Quick and easy recipe anyone can make
Elevate hot cocoa with an extra boost of that eggnog creaminess
Prepare ahead of time and have ready for topping your drinks all day
Can be made by hand, with a stand mixer, or electric mixer

Ingredients

Heavy whipping cream (make sure it is whipping cream, not half and half)
Your favorite brand of eggnog
Powdered sugar
Ground nutmeg

A large glass of hot cocoa topped with a generous portion of rggnog whipped cream for hot chocolate and a sprinkle of nutmeg sits on a white plate against a red, black and white plaid bckground.

How to Make Eggnog Whipped Cream For Hot Chocolate

Place whipping cream and eggnog in a chilled bowl and whip until medium soft peaks form.
Add powdered sugar and nutmeg and whip just a bit more to incorporate. Do not over whip or you will have something resembling butter.
Top your favorite hot chocolate (or try on of the many I have made here in the past few years) or hot beverage with a dollop of egg nog whipped cream and enjoy!

Tips & Variations

Make it kid-friendly. Use non-alcoholic eggnog if serving to kiddos.
Use different eggnog. Try eggnog flavored with rum, brandy, or bourbon, or use your own homemade eggnog.
Top with chocolate. Add some chocolate shavings when serving or a sprinkling of nutmeg or cinnamon.

a large glass of hot chocolate topped with eggnog whipped cream for hot chocolate sits on a stack of red-rimmed white plates with a red and white stripe spoon resting next ot it. The plates are on a red, black and white plaid background.

Storage

This whipped topping can be stored for up to 6 hours in the refrigerator, after which it could separate.

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Eggnog Whipped Cream Recipe

Add some holiday flavor to your favorite hot chocolate with this rich Eggnog Whipped Cream topping that turns any hot cocoa beverage into a decadent seasonal treat.

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Ingredients

1 cup heavy whipping cream
⅓-½ cups eggnog
1 tablespoon powdered sugar
½ teaspoon ground nutmeg

Instructions

Place whipping cream and egg nog in a chilled bowl and whip until medium soft peaks form.
Add powdered sugar and nutmeg and whip just a bit more to incorporate. Do not over whip or you will have something resembling butter.
Top your favorite hot chocolate (or try on of the many I have made on this blog over the past few years) or hot beverage with a dollop of eggnog whipped cream and enjoy!

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American

Keyword: eggnog whipped cream, hot chocolate with eggnog whipped cream

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