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This is the closest I can get to a healthy eggnog recipe with or without the alcohol included! Enjoy!
INGREDIENTS
- 6 cups low-fat milk
- 1/8 teaspoons freshly grated nutmeg
- 2 large eggs
- 2/3 cup sugar
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup brandy, bourbon or rum
- 2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup light whipping cream
DIRECTIONS
- Bring milk and nutmeg to a simmer in a heavy medium saucepan over low heat, stirring occasionally.
- Whisk eggs, sugar, flour and salt in a large bowl until smooth. Whisking constantly, gradually add hot milk; return mixture to saucepan.
- Cook the eggnog over very low heat, stirring constantly, until thick enough to coat the back of the spoon, 10 to 15 minutes. (Temperature must reach 160°F; do not let eggnog come to a simmer.) Remove from the heat and pour through a fine-meshed sieve into a bowl.
- Whisk in brandy (or bourbon or rum) and vanilla. Place a piece of plastic wrap directly on the surface of the eggnog and refrigerate until chilled, for at least 8 hours or overnight.
- Just before serving, add cream to eggnog. Ladle into cups and serve garnished with more grated nutmeg.
TOTAL TIME: 8 1/2 hours (including 8 hours chilling time)
NUTRITION INFORMATION
Per serving: 142 calories
4 g fat (2 g sat, 1 g mono)
19 g carbohydrates
6 g protein
Makes 12 servings
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