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Elegant Eggnog

Elegant Eggnog -- A Pinch of Joy

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup granulated Splenda
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 1 teaspoon nutmeg
  • 7 egg yolks
  • 4 cups whole milk
  • 2 cups half and half
  • 2 tablespoons vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon dark rum/serving optional

Instructions

  1. Mix together Splenda, cornstarch and nutmeg in heavy saucepan.
  2. Whisk egg yolks and add to ingredients in saucepan and whisk until blended.
  3. Add milk slowly whole stirring constantly.
  4. Cook over low heat, whisking continually until temperature reaches 175 F, about 5-8 minutes.
  5. Remove from heat and blend in half and half; cool mixture.
  6. Cover and chill at least 3 hours. Add vanilla extract just before serving.
  7. Eggnog will keep 3 days in refrigerator.