How to Make Low Cholesterol Light Egg Nog

Are you happy every time the holidays roll around because finally, you get to drink egg nog. Okay, so there's more to the holidays than that. But this will give you a healthier option for enjoying one of the great holiday classics. This can be made with or without rum to fit any occasion.

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• 1 quart skim/lowfat milk
• 1 pint of plain cholesterol free, fat free pastuerized egg product (i.e Egg Beaters)
• 1 pint liquid whipping cream
• 1 cup powder sugar
• 2 tsp cinnamon
• 1 tsp nutmeg
• 2 tsp real vanilla extract
• rum (optional)
• Electric Mixer

1. Combine milk, whipping cream, and egg product in large bowl. If you want to make your egg nog even lighter you can use fat free cream

2. Add in vanilla, cinnamon and nutmeg and stir well. Add in powdered sugar gradually, stirring continuously until in desolves

3. Beat all ingredients on medium with an electric mixer for 2-3 minutes. Pour into pitcher or punch bowl. If desired, stir in 4 ounces of rum, or leave as is for all ages to enjoy.

4. Top with prepared whipped cream and or nutmeg to garnish. Can be served hot or cold.

Tips & Warnings

• Make sure to use real vanilla extract, not the imitation.
• Make sure to keep adult portions separate from kids' portions
• Refrigerate promptly

[KuanShiYin]

on 1/19/2009 Delicious, yes, and now that eggnog is gone from the grocery shelves, we need to make our own.

[AuntieAndrea]

on 12/27/2008 I've been wanting to try to make homemade egg nog. The second ingredient in many store bought egg nog's is corn syryp. Blech.

[ethoslogos]

on 12/8/2008 Sounds delicious and haelthful. Thanks!