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Eggnog with Nutmeg

Eggnog with Nutmeg

Photo Credit: © Colleen Graham
This Low Fat Eggnog recipe has half the calories of traditional eggnog, making it a worthy treat for anyone concerned about their diet. There are many eggnog recipes to accommodate special diets, including a Low Carb Eggnog and a Vegan Eggnog.

Eggnog for the Occasion

Ingredients:
  • 1 large egg
  • 1/4 cup fat-free egg substitute
  • 1/4 cup sugar
  • 2 cups fat-free evaporated milk
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/4 cup brandy or rum, 80 proof
  • 1 tsp ground nutmeg
Preparation:
  1. Beat together egg, egg substitute and sugar.
  2. Return mixture to stove and cook over low heat.
  3. Stir constantly until thickened slightly and very steamy. Do not let eggnog boil.
  4. Warm milk until it steams but does not boil.
  5. Very gradually beat milk into eggs.
  6. Stir in vanilla and chill thoroughly.
  7. Stir in brandy or rum.
  8. Pour into four glasses and sprinkle a touch of nutmeg on top of each serving.

This recipe makes 4 servings.

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