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I made something today that kind of blew my mind. In fact, after it was done cooking, I stuck a spoon into the pot, took a lick and “mmmmmmmmm’d” so loud my 2 year old came running into the kitchen saying, “Is good, mama? Is good?” I continued to spoon the golden goodness into my mouth, ignoring her pleading eyes and simply answering her inquiry by nodding my head and saying “mmmmmmmm”. This golden goodness that rendered me almost speechless is Eggnog flavored pancake or waffle syrup! Indulgent, right? Even though I’m not a huge eggnog fan, I do love eggnog flavor. I also really enjoy flavored pancakes, but often am disappointed when the flavor doesn’t come through loud and clear. My solution to my dilemma was to make a syrup so rich and tasty, you’d have no doubt what flavor it was. I will say… this isn’t your everyday, head off to school, healthy morning pancake syrup. This is your indulgent, let’s celebrate the holidays, special treat kind of breakfast. And speaking of celebration…is Tuesday a good enough reason to celebrate? I think so. Let’s breakout the Eggnog Pancake Syrup! Enjoy!
I played around with this recipe all morning trying to get exactly what I wanted when I remembered the very indulgent buttermilk syrup recipe from Chef Brad at Thermador. Reducing the quantity and substituting eggnog for the buttermilk created exactly what I was hoping for!
Are you looking for more holiday inspired breakfasts? I have just the recipes for you!
- Just looking at Amy’s photos of her Pumpkin Pancakes has me drooling!
- French Toast is always a good idea, but especially around the holidays.
- We’ve had this Favorite Christmas Breakfast Casserole time and time again. It’s so good!
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Eggnog Syrup for Pancakes or Waffles
Creamy Eggnog Syrup for Pancakes or Waffles (or ice cream!)
Author Dine & Dish
Ingredients
- 1 stick butter
- 3/4 cup commercially prepared eggnog full-fat version
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
Instructions
In a large pan (make sure it is large, this syrup will grow when you add the vanilla and soda), place the butter, eggnog, and sugar. Bring to a boil, stirring continuously.
Remove from heat and whisk in vanilla and soda (it will foam)
Serve over hot pancakes or waffles. Enjoy!
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Heather | Farmgirl Gourmet says Ohhhhh. Mmmmmyyyyy gggoooooosssshhh. Seriously…I just mmmmmm’d reading this. Decadent! Wow
I’ve just been working on an eggnog glaze, but I think I might have to ditch it and go this route! Goodness gracious!
Butter, eggnog, vanilla… its all good. And sounds perfect for a Holiday morning breakfast or all of December. 😉 Looks delicious!
- Averie @ Love Veggies and Yoga says
Eggnog Syrup for Pancakes or Waffles <– or how about for coffee, dipping other things into, or just eating with a spoon at midnight in front of the fridge 🙂
Sounds fabulous!
- Pam @ Antique or Not says
Ooh, sounds decadent! What a great idea for the holidays.
Hugs,
Pam - Meeta says
Want! I love eggnog and simply an awesome recipe to slather the pancakes with! Lovely Kristen!
Wow what a crazy good idea you had!
- Kathryn says
Oh my goodness, this sounds amazing and the perfect start to a day of feasting!
- Natalie says
Kristen, you are awesome! I cannot wait to try this. Actually, I am going to the store to buy the eggnog today so that I can make it tomorrow. Super excited!!
Holy yummm! Just when I thought eggnog couldn’t get any better… 😉
Woah — that looks out of this world!! Mmmmm
- Bev Weidner says
Whaaatttaaaa! Okay, I might just make a batch of this to pour all over my head. Freaking wow.
- Maria says
Beautiful photos! What a great holiday breakfast treat!
- TidyMom says
I’ve never been an eggnog fan……….but OMG this sounds AMAZING!!
DELICIOUS pictures too Kristen!
- Courtney says
oh my goodness! i dont eve want to try to make that healthy, it looks perfect just the way it is!! I am a eggnog fanatic! have you had shattos…so good!
- Wenderly says
THAT looks spectacular! I can’t even wrap my brain around the goodness at this very moment. IS GOOD!!!! Sums it up perfectly.
- Amy says
This sounds delish! And yes, ice cream would be fabulous. Or pie. Or pound cake. Or my finger. ; )
- Amanda says
Seriously amazing. I am so blown away by how you think!! My family is going to love this!
- Lori @ RecipeGirl says
Sounds perfect for my Eggnog Pancakes. I’ll be trying this out!
- Deborah says
Oh my goodness, this is pure breakfast genius!!
This sounds DIVINE!! I will be making this very, very soon. :0)
This is a jaw-dropper — brilliant!!! 😀
This looks incredible. My husband is going to go crazy when I make this. Thanks for posting!
- Sharon says
Oh Kristen! Can’t wait to try this baby out! I’m in pumpkin mode now but soon will be eggnog!Blessings! Sharon
- Shaina says
I am dying. This looks so incredibly good. Fabulous. Amazing. Drool all over the place good.
I’ve been searching for the perfect Christmas gift to give my eggnog loving father. Looks like I’ve just found it! Might add a little spiced rum too as he loves that combination 🙂
- Melissa says
Those pancakes look super fluffy! Eggnog syrup sounds delicious and is so festive. I still dream about that buttermilk syrup!
Holy moly – this stuff sounds painfully good. We somehow can’t ever finish off a carton of eggnog, so I know what I’m doing next time I’m ready to pour it down the drain
- Inks4fun says
OMG, that just went to the top of my list for indulgence foods. I plan to make waffles this weekend and this will be right beside them, you are a saint to share with us!
- Jessica @ How Sweet says
I’ve been dying over this all day. I made an eggnog cake last week and am absolutely KICKING MYSELF for not having waited so I could drench it in this syrup. True story.
When I saw your title I wondered if you had made a revision on buttermilk syrup. I’ve actually been making the same thing forEVER; it was a recipe from my ex-father-in-law…some things in the family were worth keeping. 🙂
I can see how eggnog in it’s place would be so good; maybe why I bought eggnog last night (beyond my favorite holiday co*cktail).
- TheFromagette says
Stop it!!! I am SO making this…
- dhanna | Atlanta Attorneys says
It’s my first time to see this kind of syrup and I’ll gonna try it, tired of milk and chocolate syrup in my pancake. Thanks!
- Billie says
I thinks this would be great over bread pudding! Yum!
Oh man. This looks amazing! Love the photos!
Oh, my! Oh, my goodness! I can think of a dozen things right off the bat that would be delicious with a drizzle of this syrup. Must make some right away!
There is no way this syrup wouldn’t be amazing!! Love the black back drop too. A fun change.
- John Box says
Wow. I love Eggnogs, especially this eggnog syrup. I use it for waffles, pancakes and even my toasts. They taste great.
- LunaCafe says
Brilliant idea, can’t wait to try it. …Susan
Is seriously goooood! Love your photos too. Seriously mouthwatering.
Holy CRAP. I think I’d eat the whole BATCH with a spoon!
So uh, considering I live in Kansas City too…do you deliver? ;P- Allison says
O.M.G. PANCAKES FOR DINNNER TONIGHT!!!!!
Oh my goodnes-this sounds so amazing, I am going to HAVE to try this soon. Pancakes and Eggnog…what’s not to love? Combine two things so delicious and MMMMMMMMMM….
- Michele says
Oh my !!! I just made the syrup this morning and it was so delicious!!! We are total egg nog freaks here, we love it. ( I did sub 1/2 tsp. rum extract for the vanilla; I thought it pumped up the egg nog flavor a little more.)
- Heather says
I made this Christmas Eve morning and it was SO GOOD! I couldn’t help but “mmmmmm” myself! I did it so much my 5-year old told me I was annoying her! Great recipe!
- Heather G. says
Holy yummmmm…this is insanely decadent and delicious!
One question…do you refrigerate it? I’m trying not to eat the whole thing with a spoon in one sitting. - Darlene says
One comment said “We somehow can’t ever finish off a carton of eggnog, so I know what I’m doing next time I’m ready to pour it down the drain”. FREEZE it. I tried it last year because I want eggnog more than at Thanksgiving and Christmas. I used small containers (about 6 – 8 ounces) and stuck them in the freezer. Just thaw them a little and the eggnog is just like freshly bought. I live in OK and we have Braums here. Their eggnog is the best I have tried.
- Lea Collins says
OMG I am totally trying this, ASAP!
- Lea Collins says
OMG I am totally trying this, ASAP!
- Ciji Chambliss says
soo good
- Rebecca says
Oh my gosh you were not lying – this is amazing!!
- Jill says
Can this eggnog syrup be given as a gift or would it not stay fresh? Maybe freeze it until your ready to give it?
- Kristen says
Hi Jill –
It totally can be given as a gift, but it needs to be consumed within one week from what I understand (I’ve never had it last that long 😉 ).
- Britney says
Can you use homemade egg nog and then proceed from there??
- Kristen says
Totally – I haven’t tried it but I don’t see why not. As long as you have a nice, rich eggnog to start with you should be good to go!
- Kenneth says
I used 1/4 cup of brown sugar and 3/4 cup white sugar….and sprinkled nutmeg as well. DI-VINE!!!! Carmel-y and egg nog-y. Yum!!
I finally got to make this Eggnog Syrup for Pancakes or Waffles this past weekend and it was such a hit!! These are so Instagrammable and adorable! Thx for sharing recipe, i definitely add it to my cookbook!
- Bella Hardy says
I had a similar eggnog syrup for pancakes or waffles at a restaurant recently and found myself craving it and wondering if I could recreate it today. - Elizabeth says
Can I freeze the eggnog syrup?
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