Eggnog is easy to make and if you make your own, you can make it, ever so, slightly lower in calories. Here's my recipe. It's best if you make the custard part (eggs, sugar, & milk) the day before so it can chill thoroughly.
Easy 'Lower Calorie' Eggnog
1 1/2 c. milk (2% or whole)
1-1 1/2 c. sugar (depending on how sweet you want the eggnog)
6 egg yolk
2 t. vanilla or rum flavoring
6 egg whites (optional--they make the 'nog a bit fluffier, but aren't required)
1 c. whipping cream
3 c. milk (2% or whole)
Mix the 1 1/2 c. milk with sugar and egg yolks in a pan over low heat. Stir until sugar is dissolved and then every minute or so after that until it thickens and comes to a simmer. Cook slowly or it will scorch. When it is pudding like, turn off the heat, stir in flavoring. If you have any little lumps in the pudding/custard strain it and return to pan or bowl.
If you are going to add the egg whites, beat them stiff and fold into the hot mixture--this will cook the egg. (Adding the whites just makes it a little fluffier)
Chill at least a couple of hours. Overnight is best.
When ready to serve. Beat the whipping cream stiff. Mix the custard thoroughly, if it separated. Fold in the whipped cream and add the remaining milk. Serve in mugs or glasses with nutmeg on top. Some like to add a couple of tablespoons of rum or whiskey to the nog before serving.
Sit back in front of your tree or fireplace and enjoy a nice rich cup of eggnog, while preparing for the last few days before Christmas.
See you tomorrow.
