Makeover Creamy Eggnog Recipe

Makeover Creamy Eggnog Recipe
Makeover Creamy Eggnog Recipe
During the holidays, my family always reminds me to make the eggnog. I’ve been making it for nearly 40 years, and my daughter, daughter-in-law and I would like to see a makeover version. —Barbara Smith, Chipley, Florida
  • Preparing Time: 15 minutes
  • Total Time: 15 minutes
  • Served Person: 8
vegetarian white meat free tree nut free nut free gluten free red meat free shellfish free contains dairy contains eggs pescatarian
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 2 tablespoons sugar
  • 2 large eggs separated
  • 1/8 teaspoon cream of tartar
  • 1 can (14 ounces) fat-free sweetened condensed milk
  • additional ground nutmeg optional
  • 4 cups 2% milk divided
  • Carbohydrate 0.57414999599359 g
  • Cholesterol 264.375 mg
  • Fat 6.22495233573718 g
  • Fiber 0.00800354141485639 g
  • Protein 7.86520153846154 g
  • Saturated Fat 1.94554225160256 g
  • Serving Size 1 1 serving (177g)
  • Sodium 959.615711064133 mg
  • Sugar 0.566146454578733 g
  • Trans Fat 1.04431742948718 g
  • Calories 91 calories

Directions In a small heavy saucepan, whisk the egg yolks, sweetened condensed milk and salt until blended. Stir in 2 cups milk. Cook over medium-low heat for 20-30 minutes or until bubbles form around sides of pan and a thermometer reads at least 160degrees, stirring constantly. (Do not boil.) Immediately remove from heat. Pour into a large bowl. Place bowl in an ice-water bath, stirring frequently until cooled. Stir in the vanilla, nutmeg and remaining milk. Refrigerate until cold. In a small heavy saucepan, combine the egg whites, sugar and cream of tartar. With a hand mixer, beat on low speed for 1 minute. Continue beating over low heat until egg mixture reaches 160degrees, about 4 minutes. Transfer to a bowl. Beat until stiff glossy peaks form and sugar is dissolved. Gently stir into milk mixture until blended. Sprinkle servings with nutmeg if desired. Yield: 8 servings. Originally published as Makeover Creamy Eggnog in Healthy Cooking December/January 2013, p20 Nutritional Facts 3/4 cup equals 232 calories, 4 g fat (2 g saturated fat), 68 mg cholesterol, 203 mg sodium, 40 g carbohydrate, trace fiber, 9 g protein. Print Add to Recipe Box Email a Friend