Elegant Eggnog
- Author: A Pinch of Joy by Charlene Vance
- Yield: 15 servings 1/2 cup each
- Category: Drinks
- 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
- Mix together Splenda, cornstarch and nutmeg in heavy saucepan.
- Whisk egg yolks and add to ingredients in saucepan and whisk until blended.
- Add milk slowly whole stirring constantly.
- Cook over low heat, whisking continually until temperature reaches 175 F, about 5-8 minutes.
- Remove from heat and blend in half and half; cool mixture.
- Cover and chill at least 3 hours. Add vanilla extract just before serving.
- Eggnog will keep 3 days in refrigerator.