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Celebrate Christmas with this Eggnog latte made right at home. A super simple coffee drink that uses real eggnog instead of creamer.
Looking for more Christmas recipes? Make sure you try our Mexican Hot Chocolate, Christmas Mimosas, and our fun Snickerdoodle Latte.
There’s nothing better than enjoying a warm mug of a delicious coffee to start the day. This easy to make at home latte is:
- Budget Friendly: Save money and avoid the coffee shop, these lattes are so easy to make at home and taste even better!
- Simple Ingredients: This recipe only needs 2 ingredients to make at home!
- Cozy: Wam and filled with the comforting flavor and spice of eggnog.
Ingredients:
- Dark Brewed Coffee or Espresso: Brew your coffee or espresso according to your regular method for use in this recipe.
- Eggnog: You can use a store bought or homemade eggnog. Use a dairy free or egg free version as needed.
how to make an Eggnog Latte:
- Brew Espresso: Brew espresso according to your preferred method. Or you can brew a dark coffee.
- Warm Eggnog: Pour the eggnog into a small saucepan and heat over medium low heat until scalded, but not boiling. If you’re using a thermometer it should reach 140-150 degrees F.
- Froth the Eggnog: Pour the heated eggnog into a jar or glass. Then use a frother to froth the eggnog until foamy. If you don’t have a hand held frother you can use a whisk.
- Pour: Next, pour the brewed espresso or coffee into the mug. Then pour the eggnog into the mug. As you pour the eggnog into the mug, foam from entering by using a spoon.
- Topping: Spoon the eggnog foam onto the top of the drink. Next, add a sprinkle of nutmeg as a garnish.
Serving:
Serve this eggnog latte warm for breakfast or an afternoon treat. It’s a fun pairing for your Christmas breakfast and I recommend serving it with our Hashbrown Breakfast Casserole, Ham and Cheese Croissant Casserole, or Sausage Kolaches.
For an indulgent treat, add a spoon of whipped cream to the top of the latte.
Eggnog Latte FAQs:
Eggnog lattes don’t typically have alcohol in them. However, if you want to add a splash of rum or Kahlua, you can make this a coffee cocktail.
Froth eggnog just like you would milk. You can use the wand of your espresso machine if you have one, a hand-held frother, or a whisk.
Eggnog Latte
Ingredients
- ½ cup espresso or dark coffee
- 1 cup eggnog warm
Topping
- ground nutmeg
Instructions
- Prepare the coffee according to your preferred method.
- Pour the eggnog into a saucepan and heat over medium heat until it reaches a temperature between 140-150 degrees F, just scalding it and not bringing it to a simmer.
- Remove the eggnog from the heat, pour it into a jar or cup, and froth using a handheld frother or a whisk.
- Pour the coffee into the mug. Then pour the eggnog into the mug, using a spoon to hold back the foam while pouring.
- Spoon the foam onto the top of the drink, top with a sprinkle of ground nutmeg.
- Serve warm and enjoy.
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
Recipe was first published November 2017. Updated Nov, 2023.
