MAKEOVER EGGNOG

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If traditional eggnog is too rich for your tastes, give our lighter version a try. It boasts one-third fewer calories, only a quarter of the fat and less than half the cholesterol, but is still a satisfying frothy blend that's sure to please.-Taste of Home Test Kitchen

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 35m

Yield 18 servings (about 3 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 9

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Ingredients

1-3/4 cups sugar
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 quarts 2% milk
6 eggs, lightly beaten
3 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 teaspoons rum extract
4 cups fat-free half-and-half
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg

Steps:

In a large heavy saucepan, combine the sugar, flour and salt. Gradually whisk in milk and eggs until smooth. Cook and stir over low heat until a thermometer reads 160°, about 20 minutes. Remove from the heat; stir in extracts. Cover and refrigerate until well chilled, about 2 hours., Just before serving, strain eggnog mixture; stir in the cream and nutmeg. Pour into glasses.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 197 calories, Fat 4g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 79mg cholesterol, Sodium 194mg sodium, Carbohydrate 32g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 8g protein.