Eggnog

From EatingWell: November/December 1998

Not kid stuff: A sophisticated and safe low-fat version of classic eggnog.

READER'S COMMENT:

"TOO MUCH WORK!!! I'd rather just go out and purchase the lowfat or no-fat eggnog. So much time spared and just as good. "

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8 Reviews for Eggnog

12/21/2012

Anonymous

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Love this eggnog

I have been making this recipe since it was first published in 1998. For all of these 14 years, people rave about this when they try it, and I am repeatedly asked to make it, especially by my daughter. It is a holiday tradition in our home. Yes, it takes more time than buying eggnog in the store. However, now that my taste buds are used to this fresh, preservative free version, the stuff in the carton tastes, well, like it came from a carton.

Pros: Lower cal with just as much flavor

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12/11/2011

TeachaMi

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Glad for the recipe...

Nix the add ins (stabilizers, corn syrups, soys, lecithins, etc.) Because you make it, you know what's in it; and you can be creative and tweek, add, subtract. Try getting any of these benefits from a store brought brand; from the first sip, you're drinking their idea of what eggnog is. No thanks to that. Thank you EatingWell! Happy holidays to all!

Pros: Good "slow food", comforting too, and YUM!

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12/05/2011

Anonymous

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This still has far too much fat and sugar in it for us.
For a quick and easy and healthy version, why not just make an old-fashioned egg-flip with your choice of alcohol added?
I start with well-chilled skim milk, chilled eggs, nutmeg, vanilla extract and sugar substitute of choice, whisk thoroughly (a must) with a stick blender or in a blender. Cover and chill until needed, blend again and serve with extra nutmeg. It may not be as thick or even as creamy but, if you're coming to this site for your health, then you will appreciate not putting on weight/fat along with your eggnog. This has helped my diet every christmas. Enjoy!

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12/05/2011

Anonymous

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Try using Stevia powder to sweeten. Sugar should be not adding anything to the lowfat eggnog recipe as far as texture, just sweetness. Stevia is great in liquid recipes where sugar does not have to interact with refined flours or fats to create texture (as in leavened baked goods like cakes). A tiny bit goes a looooong way with Stevia.

Making a custard requires attention to the process. If this is too much work, then yes, buy commercial eggnog with the artificial thickeners and odd flavors. If you have never had homemade eggnog, it is a real treat.

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12/05/2011

Anonymous

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Delicious :-)

I like preparing recipes at home to enjoy with family and friends and this one's a bonus with less calorires than the usual one. Where we live they don't sell eggnog, we usually had to do with something 'similar' (or not so much).

Pros: Just great for the ones who can't buy the lowfat one.

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