Everyone loves eggnog, but not everyone has been lucky enough
to have had a homemade healthy eggnog recipe handed down to them from their
family or friends.
We are pleased to present an eggnog recipe, compliments of Canyon Ranch, a wonderful complement to your Thanksgiving, Christmas or New Year's celebrations.
Healthy Eggnog
Ingredients
1 tsp. cornstarch
3 egg yolks
5 tbs. sugar
2 1/2 c. reduced fat milk
1/4 tsp. nutmeg
Pinch cinnamon
1/4 tsp. rum extract
1/2 tsp. vanilla extract
Directions
- Combine cornstarch, egg yolks and 2 tablespoons sugar in a medium bowl. Whisk with a wire whip until egg yolks are lemon colored.
- Combine milk, 3 tablespoons sugar and nutmeg in a medium sauce pan. Scald milk mixture, stirring occasionally.
- Slowly add hot milk to egg mixture, whisking constantly, using wire whip. Pour back into sauce pan and continue to whisk 2 to 3 minutes over medium heat or until mixture thickens.
- Remove from heat and transfer to an ice bath. Add cinnamon and extracts.
- Cool completely.
Serves 4 (3/4-cup), each containing approximately:
170 calories; 24 gm. carbohydrate; 5 gm. fat; 152 mg. cholesterol; 7 gm. protein; 82 mg. sodium; Trace fiber
Compliments of Canyon Ranch
