This easy homemade eggnog coffee creamer recipe adds cozy holiday flavor to your coffee. Made with real cream and warm spices, it’s simple to make and egg-free.

Homemade eggnog coffee creamer in a jar with a red label that reads, "eggnog creamer." Next to the creamer is a red ball Christmas ornament, a nutmeg and a cinnamon stick. Behind the creamer is a small bowl with whole nutmegs, some more red balls and a Christmas holly decoration.

Rich, creamy and spiced, this homemade eggnog coffee creamer captures the flavor of the holidays to add a little extra seasonal magic to your morning coffee.

With warm notes of nutmeg, cinnamon, and a touch of rum flavor, this non-alcoholic creamer tastes like Christmas in a cup. It’s smooth, indulgent, and so easy to make in just 15 minutes.

I’ve always loved the flavor of classic eggnog, but I wanted a version I could swirl into my coffee without the raw eggs or long ingredient list you find in store-bought creamers. This recipe gives you all the cozy holiday flavor of eggnog, sweet, spiced, and creamy, without any eggs or alcohol.

A four-photo image with text that reads, "Homemade Eggnog Coffee Creamer. Add cozy Christmas flavor to your coffee with this easy, spiced holiday creamer." There's a picture of a bottle of the homemade creamer, the ingredients needed to make the recipe, pouring the creamer into coffee, and another bottle of the creamer with a bottle of rum extract next to it.

Why You’ll Love This Eggnog Coffee Creamer

If you love the taste of eggnog but don’t want to drink it by the glass, this recipe is for you.

This homemade creamer turns an ordinary cup of coffee into something festive and indulgent.

All the flavor, none of the eggs: It has the same festive spice notes as eggnog but is made simply with cream, milk, sugar, flavor extracts, and spices.
Quick and easy: Just 15 minutes on the stovetop, and you have a rich, flavorful creamer ready to chill.
Non-alcoholic: The rum flavor comes from extract, so it’s family-friendly and perfect for any time of day.
Better ingredients: No gums, corn syrup, or artificial flavors, just real dairy and warm holiday spices.

A bottle of homemade eggnog coffee creamer with a red label in front of an iced eggnog latte, some red Christmas decorations and a small bowl filled with whole nutmeg.

Try These Cozy Starbucks-Inspired Eggnog Drinks Next:
Starbucks is bringing back eggnog drinks for this holiday season! If you want to skip the drive-thru, try making them at home. Both are rich, spiced, and perfectly cozy: Starbucks Eggnog Latte (with Espresso) | Starbucks Eggnog Chai Latte

What Eggnog Tastes Like

Traditional eggnog is made with egg yolks, sugar, whole milk, and heavy cream, flavored with nutmeg, cinnamon, and a splash of rum or bourbon. It’s creamy, custard-like, and a classic Christmas drink that dates back centuries.

This homemade eggnog coffee creamer skips the eggs and alcohol but keeps all the comforting flavor you associate with the holidays. It captures that same sweet, spiced richness in a lighter, pourable form.

The flavor is smooth and sweet, with warm holiday notes of cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves. It feels nostalgic, like sipping coffee next to a glowing Christmas tree or wrapping presents on a snowy morning.

A bottle of homemade eggnog coffee creamer with a red label that reads, "eggnog creamer" Next to the creamer is a bottle of rum extract, a nutmeg, cinnamon stick and some small red Christmas ball decorations.

What You’ll Need

You only need a few simple ingredients to make this easy holiday coffee creamer.

Heavy cream and whole milk: The base that gives this creamer its richness and silky texture.
White or brown sugar: Adds sweetness.
Nutmeg, cinnamon, and cloves: The trio that gives eggnog its signature spiced flavor.
Rum extract: Brings that touch of rum flavor without adding alcohol.
Vanilla extract: Rounds out the flavor and adds a smooth sweetness.

Overhead image showing the ingredients needed to make eggnog coffee creamer. There's are bottles of rum and vanilla extracts, pitchers of milk and heavy cream, whole cloves, cinnamon sticks, ground nutmeg and sugar. The image has text overlay that reads, "eggnog coffee creamer" and has a few snowflake ornaments on it since you would make this creamer in the winter.

Ingredient Notes

Cinnamon sticks and whole cloves: I like to use whole spices for this recipe because they infuse flavor without leaving any gritty residue in the creamer. Plus, you can easily strain them out once it’s done.
Ground nutmeg: A little goes a long way here. Nutmeg is essential for that authentic eggnog flavor, so don’t skip it.
Rum extract: Be sure to use extract, not rum. It gives you the flavor without the alcohol content.
Dairy options: I recommend using real cream and milk for the best texture and flavor, but you can experiment with half and half if you want a lighter version.
Sugar options: White sugar adds classic sweetness while brown sugar adds sweetness and a subtle caramel flavor. Choose whichever taste you prefer, or do half and half of each.

Homemade eggnog coffee creamer in a bottle. The bottle has a red label that reads, "eggnog creamer" and you can see flecks of ground nutmeg in the creamer. In front of the creamer are some whole nutmegs and behind the it is a jar with cinnamon sticks. There are some Christmas decorations strewn about.

A Little Extra Holiday Magic – When you’re grating nutmeg for this creamer, save a pinch or two for topping your drinks. A dollop of whipped cream and a dusting of fresh nutmeg instantly make any coffee feel more festive.

If you love cozy drinks with whipped cream and spice, you have to try my Dutch Bros Christmas Morning Chai. It’s not an eggnog drink, but it has that same warm holiday energy.

How to Make Homemade Eggnog Coffee Creamer

Detailed recipe and instructions are in recipe card at bottom of post.

Toast the spices (optional but worth it): In a dry saucepan over medium-low heat, add the crushed cinnamon sticks and whole cloves. Toast for 1 to 2 minutes until fragrant. Don’t walk away because they can burn quickly. This step helps release some of their natural oils for deeper flavor.
Add the dairy and sugar: Pour in the heavy cream, milk, and sugar. Sprinkle in the nutmeg and stir gently.
Heat and infuse: Warm the mixture over medium-low heat, stirring until the sugar dissolves. Don’t let it boil. Let it simmer gently for about 5 minutes so the spices infuse into the cream.
Add extracts: Remove from heat and stir in the rum and vanilla extracts. Let everything steep for about 10 minutes.
Strain and cool: Pour the mixture through a fine mesh strainer to remove the cloves and cinnamon pieces.
Store: Transfer to a jar or bottle, seal tightly, and refrigerate. Shake before using.

A six-grid image showing labeled steps to make eggnog coffee creamer at home. The order is: crush spices, toast spices, add remaining ingredients except extracts and simmer, add extracts and let steep, strain, pour in a bottle and refrigerate.

Recipe Notes

This creamer stays fresh for about 4 to 7 days in the refrigerator, depending on the freshness of your milk and cream.
Give it a quick shake before pouring since the nutmeg can settle a bit.
Try it in hot coffee, cold brew, or even espresso drinks for an instant holiday twist.
It’s delicious frothed for lattes or stirred into iced coffee.

How to Use This Creamer

This eggnog coffee creamer is made with real milk and cream, so it works beautifully in all kinds of coffee drinks. Here are a few of my favorite ways to use it:

For lattes: Steam it just like milk for a velvety, creamy texture that blends perfectly with espresso. The gentle heat releases even more of the holiday spice aroma.
In a frother: Add it to a milk frother for a quick, foamy topping on hot coffee or tea lattes.
As cold foam: Whisk or froth a few spoonfuls until thick, and pour over iced coffee or cold brew for a creamy, spiced cold foam topping.
Splash and stir: Simply pour a splash into your morning coffee or cold brew for a cozy, instant holiday flavor.

Pouring eggnog creamer into an iced coffee drink. — Making an iced eggnog latte with espresso and homemade eggnog creamer

An iced eggnog latte made with the homemade creamer that's topped with a spoonful of whipped cream and freshly ground nutmeg. Behind the drink is the bottle of homemade eggnog creamer, a bowl of nutmegs and jar of cinnamon sticks. There are a few Christmas decorations scattered around the drink. — Iced eggnog latte topped with whipped cream and freshly ground nutmeg

Cool Eggnog Drinks to Sip All Season: Love your coffee iced? These frosty eggnog drinks are the perfect way to enjoy those holiday flavors in cold form: Eggnog Frappuccino (coming soon) | Iced Eggnog Chai Latte

Can You Use Real Eggnog as Coffee Creamer?

Yes, you absolutely can. If you already have eggnog in your fridge, it makes a perfectly good splash for your morning coffee.

That said, most store-bought eggnogs contain a long list of ingredients like high fructose corn syrup, gums, and artificial flavoring. I prefer making this homemade version instead because it gives you the same rich, spiced flavor with just a handful of simple ingredients you can pronounce.

If you ever make homemade eggnog, you can use it as a creamer too. Just remember, it’s thicker and sweeter, so start with a small amount and adjust to taste.

Homemade eggnog flavored creamer in a bottle that's on top of a stack of white marble coasters. Next the the bottle that has a red label are three nutmegs and a holly decoration. Behind the creamer is a jar of cinnamon sticks and a snowflake decoration and another holly.

FAQ

Can I make this creamer dairy-free?
Yes. Try substituting the milk and cream with a combination of full-fat coconut milk and oat milk.

Does it taste like real eggnog?
It has the same sweet, spiced flavor, just lighter and more coffee-friendly, perfect if you love eggnog but prefer sipping it in coffee.

Can I double the batch?
Definitely. It keeps well in the fridge for up to a week, so feel free to make extra during the holidays.

Try These Other Festive Creamers

If you love this recipe, you’ll want to try these next.

Eggnog Coffee Creamer

Yield: 16 servings (2 tablespoons each)