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Holiday Eggnog Healthy Christmas Recipe
Ingredients:
2 cups skim milk
2 tablespoons cornstarch
3-1/2 teaspoons Equal for Recipes
or 12 packets Equal sweetener
or 1/2 cup Equal Spoonful
2 eggs, beaten
2 teaspoons vanilla
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
2 cups skim milk, chilled
1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
Note:
Equal sweetener can be substituted with other sweetener products. Nutrition contents might be different from those listed below.
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Directions:
Mix 2 cups milk, cornstarch, and Equal in small saucepan; heat to boiling; boil, stirring constantly for 1 minute. Beat eggs in medium bowl. Mix about half the milk mixture into eggs; then add this egg mixture to remaining milk in saucepan. Cook over low heat until slightly thickened, 1 to 2 minutes, stirring constantly. Remove from heat and stir in vanilla and cinnamon.
Directions:
Cool to room temperature; refrigerate until chilled, or until serving time.
Stir 2 cups milk into custard mixture; serve in small glasses or punch cups. Sprinkle lightly with nutmeg.
Variation:
If desired, 1 to 1-1/2 teaspoons rum or brandy extract can be stirred into the eggnog.
Recipe makes 8 servings.
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Nutrition information per serving:
Calories: 79
Protein: 6g
Total Carbohdyrates: 10g
Total Fat: 1g
Cholesterol: 55g
Sodium: 79mg
Exchanges: 1 Milk
Eggnog tidbits:
Eggnog is a merry part of holiday celebrations! A take-off on similar European egg-and-milk drinks, eggnog was a popular wintertime beverage in Colonial America. It was made in large quantities and was nearly always served for social occasions, especially on Christmas.
There are two theories as to the origin of the name of this festive blend. In the Old World, the drink was traditionally made with wine. Early Americans gave it a new twist, using rum ("grog") instead. It is possible that the name "eggnog" was originally "egg" in "nog".
Other experts believe that "nog" is short for "noggin", a small, carved wooden mug used to serve drinks in taverns. An egg drink served in a noggin might have become known as "eggnog".
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