Eggnog Light
Indulge in the festive flavors of the season with this creamy yet guilt-free "Eggnog Light" recipe! Made with skim milk, honey, and a whisper of warm spices like cinnamon and nutmeg, this lighter take on the holiday classic delivers all the cozy flavors you love without the extra calories. The recipe uses simple egg-tempering techniques to create a velvety, custard-like texture while keeping things light and wholesome. Perfectly spiced and lightly sweetened, this eggnog is a refreshing, chilled treat for your holiday gatherings or a quiet night by the fireplace. Ready in just 25 minutes with minimal effort, it’s the perfect make-ahead festive drink that balances indulgence and health. Garnish with a sprinkle of nutmeg for a finishing touch that’ll have everyone coming back for seconds!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 cups Skim milk
- 3 pieces Large eggs
- 3 tablespoons Honey
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 0.5 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
- 0.25 teaspoon Ground nutmeg
- 0.125 teaspoon Salt
Instructions
In a medium saucepan, combine the skim milk, honey, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt. Place over medium heat and whisk frequently until the mixture is warm but not boiling, about 5 minutes.
In a medium mixing bowl, whisk the eggs until light and frothy. Slowly pour about 1/2 cup of the warm milk mixture into the eggs while whisking constantly to temper them.
Gradually add the tempered eggs back into the saucepan with the remaining milk mixture, stirring constantly.
Reduce the heat to low and continue cooking, stirring frequently, until the mixture thickens and coats the back of a spoon, about 10 minutes. Do not let it boil to prevent scrambling the eggs.
Remove the saucepan from heat and stir in the vanilla extract.
Pour the eggnog into a bowl or pitcher and let it cool to room temperature. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or until thoroughly chilled.
Before serving, give the eggnog a good stir and garnish with a sprinkle of ground cinnamon or nutmeg, if desired. Serve chilled and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
188 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 3.9 g | 5% | |
| Saturated Fat | 1.5 g | 7% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 146 mg | 49% | |
| Sodium | 214 mg | 9% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 25.7 g | 9% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.3 g | 1% | |
| Total Sugars | 25.7 g | ||
| Protein | 12.9 g | 26% | |
| Vitamin D | 3.4 mcg | 17% | |
| Calcium | 345 mg | 27% | |
| Iron | 0.9 mg | 5% | |
| Potassium | 470 mg | 10% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
