Health(ier) Eggnog

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Serves: 8

Prep Time: 5 minutes

Cook Time: 10 minutes

About Health(ier) Eggnog

Indulge in the cozy, festive flavors of the holiday season with this lighter twist on a classic favorite. Creamy and rich with just the right amount of sweetness, this version captures all the warmth and spice of traditional eggnog but with a more wholesome approach. Imagine sipping on a velvety blend of nutmeg, cinnamon, and vanilla, with a smoothness that feels indulgent yet refreshingly light. Perfect for holiday gatherings or a quiet night by the fire, this eggnog lets you enjoy the magic of the season with every sip, guilt-free and full of festive cheer.

Ingredients

5 egg yolks

1/3 cup sugar

2 cups Skim Plus milk

1/2 teaspoon cinnamon

1/2 teaspoon nutmeg, plus more for garnish

1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

1/4 cup vanilla yogurt

Preparation

01In a large bowl, whisk egg yolks with sugar until yolks are pale in color.

02In a medium saucepan over low heat, combine milk, cinnamon, nutmeg, and vanilla. Slowly bring mixture to a low boil, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat.

03Slowly add hot milk mixture to egg yolks in batches to temper (a cooking technique in which the temperature of a cold/room-temperature ingredient is slowly raised by adding small amounts of hot/boiling liquid) the eggs and whisk until combined.

04Return mixture to saucepan and cook over medium heat until slightly thick (and coats the back of a spoon) but does not boil. Mixture should reach 160 degrees F using a candy thermometer.

05Remove from heat and whisk in yogurt. Refrigerate until chilled and serve with a dash of nutmeg