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    Eggnog, Light and Easy

    Dec 28, 2012 · Modified: Dec 26, 2021 by Andrea · This post may contain affiliate links · This blog generates income via ads · 3 Comments

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    Eggnog, Light and Easy - Andrea Meyers

    Eggnog is one of my family’s favorite holiday traditions. We drink it starting at Thanksgiving and all the way to New Year’s Eve. I like the traditional thick and creamy eggnogs, and as long as I don’t drink too much of it I will indulge a few times throughout the season. For those who want the creamy without extra calories, I recommend this recipe from Cooking Light’s list of smart choice holiday cocktails. Instead of heavy cream or whole milk, this recipe uses 1% milk and fat free sweetened condensed milk, with only two egg yolks, though if you like more egg flavor you can add one extra yolk.

    I’ve served this both hot and cold, and it tastes great either way. So if you are trying to warm up from a cold day outside, or if it’s warm in your neck of the woods and you need something cool and refreshing, this light and easy eggnog will hit the spot.

    Recipe Notes

    Because I like a rich egg flavor, I use three egg yolks, which only adds a few calories per serving. The original recipe calls for vanilla extract stirred in at the end, but I like the flavor of a piece of vanilla bean infusing the milk mixture while it cooks. Depending on your booze preferences, you can reduce the bourbon, omit the brandy (I did), change it all up for rum, or skip the alcohol altogether.

    Eggnog, Light and Easy - Andrea Meyers
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    Eggnog, Light and Easy

    Adapted from Cooking Light.
    Prep Time5 mins
    Cook Time15 mins
    Total Time20 mins
    Course: Beverage
    Cuisine: American
    Diet: Gluten Free, Vegetarian
    Keyword: cocktails, dairy, eggs
    Servings: 8 servings
    Calories: 145kcal
    Author: Andrea

    Equipment

    • medium saucepan
    • small bowl
    • pitcher

    Ingredients

    • 3½ cups 1% low-fat milk
    • ½ cup fat-free sweetened condensed milk
    • 1 teaspoon arrowroot
    • ¼ teaspoon grated whole nutmeg
    • 1 inch piece of vanilla bean (cut in half)
    • ⅛ teaspoon salt
    • 3 large egg yolks (whisked)
    • ¼ cup bourbon
    • 2 tablespoons brandy
    • grated whole nutmeg (optional)
    US Customary - Metric

    Preparation

    • Combine the milk, sweetened condensed milk, flour, nutmeg, vanilla bean, and salt in the medium saucepan. Slowly bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring constantly with a whisk. Remove the piece of vanilla. Whisk the egg yolks in the small bowl, then gradually whisk one-third of hot milk mixture into egg yolks. Add yolk mixture to remaining hot milk mixture, stirring with a whisk. Cook over medium heat until slightly thickened, about 1 minute. Remove from heat and stir in the bourbon and brandy.
    • Serve hot in mugs, garnished with grated nutmeg. To serve cold, cover the surface of the eggnog with wax paper, and refrigerate at least 4 hours or overnight.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 145kcal | Carbohydrates: 18g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 78mg | Sodium: 111mg | Potassium: 162mg | Sugar: 17g | Vitamin A: 346IU | Calcium: 208mg | Iron: 1mg
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    [Disclosure: I am a member of the Cooking Light Bloggers' Connection.]

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    1. Lydia (The Perfect Pantry) says

      December 29, 2012 at 2:19 pm

      Happy New Year, Andrea! My husband uses leftover egg nog to make waffles. Have you tried that?

      Reply
      • Andrea says

        December 29, 2012 at 6:07 pm

        Hi Lydia! Oh yes, we use leftover eggnog--when there is any--in waffles, pancakes, and poundcake. Happy New Year!

        Reply
    2. Angel Phillips says

      October 03, 2018 at 6:51 pm

      Sounds good but wondering how many calories? I'm a over-indulger for eggnog and am excited to find a "lightened up" recipe. Thanks

      Reply

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