Skinny Eggnog

Get ready to enjoy one of the season's best indulgences but with fewer calories and less guilt. Our Skinny Eggnog is a lightened-up version of the holiday classic without sacrificing any flavor. And the best part, you can drink it with or without alcohol, making it a family-friendly option.

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Prep Time 10

Cook Time 10

Total Time 20

Course Drinks

Cuisine American

Servings

Calories 150 kcal

Equipment

1 Medium saucepan
1 Wooden spoon
1 Large bowl
1 whisk
1 Serving pitcher

Ingredients

3 cups 1% milk, divided
1 Vanilla bean
2 large Eggs
1/3 cup Sugar
1 tsp Cornstarch
Freshly ground nutmeg, for garnish
Optional; spiced rum or bourbon

Instructions

Warm 2 1/2 cups of milk in a medium-sized saucepan over medium heat.
Split the vanilla bean lengthwise, scrape out the seeds, and add both the seeds and pod to the saucepan. Let simmer.
In a large bowl, whisk together eggs, sugar, and cornstarch until smooth.
Slowly add the hot milk mixture into the egg mixture, about 1 cup at a time, whisking continuously to temper the eggs.
Pour the combined mixture back into the saucepan.
Stir consistently with a wooden spoon over medium heat until the eggnog starts to thicken, about 5 minutes.
Remove the pan from heat and stir in the remaining 1/2 cup of milk to stop the cooking process.
Discard the vanilla pod, allow the mixture to cool, and transfer to a pitcher. Chill in the refrigerator until ready to serve.
Optionally, add spiced rum or bourbon to taste and garnish with freshly grated nutmeg before serving.

Notes

For a sweeter eggnog, adjust the sugar quantity to your taste.

When tempering the eggs, add the hot milk gradually while whisking continuously to avoid curdling and achieve a smooth consistency.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 8gFat: 4g

Keyword drink, egg nog