Classic Egg Nog Recipe

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Ingredients

1/2 cup Splenda plus
2 tablespoons Splenda
2 eggs separated
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 cups heavy cream
2 cups water
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Brandy or rum flavoring to taste
1 teaspoon eggnog flavored oil (optional) (LorAnn or Amish brand)
1/2 cup whipping cream whipped with
sweetener of choice
Ground nutmeg and/or mace

Preparation

Step 1

Beat 1/2 cup Splenda with egg yolks. Add salt, stir in 2 cups cream and 2 cups water. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until mixture coats a spoon. Remove from heat and allow to cool.

Beat egg whites until foamy then gradually add remaining Splenda, beating to soft peaks. Add to cooked mixture and blend thoroughly. Add vanilla and flavoring(s). Chill at least 3 to 4 hours.

Pour into punch bowl or cups. Dot with "islands" of whipped cream. Sprinkle with nutmeg and/or mace.

This recipe yields 4 servings; 4 carb grams per serving.