Healthy Makeover Eggnog

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This slimmed-down eggnog has one-fourth the saturated fat and half the cholesterol. We replaced whole milk with low-fat (and skipped the heavy cream), but kept the silky texture and decadent flavor by simmering the milk and sugar with cornstarch and by using more egg whites and fewer yolks.

Ingredients

• Ingredients
• 3 large eggs
• 3 large egg whites
• 5 1/2 cup(s) low-fat milk
• 1/2 cup(s) sugar
• 2 tablespoon(s) cornstarch
• Salt
• 2 tablespoon(s) vanilla
• 1/2 teaspoon(s) (plus additional for sprinkling) ground nutmeg
• 1/3 cup(s) dark Jamaican rum (optional)
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Preparation

Step 1

1.In bowl, with whisk, beat eggs and egg whites until blended; set aside. In heavy 4-quart saucepan, with heat-safe spatula, mix 4 cups milk with sugar, cornstarch, and 1/4 teaspoon salt. Cook on medium-high until mixture boils and thickens slightly, stirring constantly. Boil 1 minute. Remove saucepan from heat.
2.Gradually whisk 1/2 cup simmering milk mixture into eggs; pour egg mixture back into milk in saucepan, whisking constantly, to make custard.
3.Pour custard into large bowl; stir in vanilla, nutmeg, rum, if using, and remaining 1 1/2 cups milk. Cover and refrigerate until well chilled, at least 6 hours or up to 2 days. Sprinkle eggnog with nutmeg to serve. Makes about 6 1/2 cups.