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Low-Carb Eggnog
Tom Johnson
Yields 8
This is very yummy and has almost no carbs so we can enjoy that traditional holiday favorite without the guilt.
15 minPrep Time
15 minTotal Time
Ingredients
- 4 Large Eggs (separated)
- 2 cups Unsweetened Coconut Milk (not the canned variety)
- 1 cup Heavy Cream
- 1 tablespoon Rum Extract (Substitute 3 ounces Rum for kick but alcohol adds sugar))
- 1 tablespoon Vanilla
- 1/2 cup Splenda
- 1 teaspoon Nutmeg (Freshly ground is best.)
Instructions
- Separate the Egg Whites into a mixing bowl to be used later.
- Put the Egg Yolks In a 4 cup or larger blender.
- Blend the Egg Yolks until frothy.
- Add the Splenda and blend for 30 seconds.
- Add the Coconut Milk, Heavy Cream, Rum Extract and Nutmeg.
- Blend for 30 seconds to mix thoroughly and thicken it up.
- Using a hand mixer, beat the Egg Whites until stiff peaks form.
- Whisk the two mixtures together
- Chill and serve.
- Separate the Egg Whites into a mixing bowl to be used later.
- Put the Egg Yolks In a 4 cup or larger blender.
- Blend the Egg Yolks until frothy.
- Add the Splenda and blend for 30 seconds.
- In a medium saucepan on high heat, add the Coconut Milk, Heavy Cream, Rum Extract and Nutmeg.
- Bring just to a boil, stirring frequently
- With the blender on low speed, pour the hot mixture slowly into the Egg Yolk and Splenda mixture.
- Blend for additional 30 seconds to mix thoroughly and thicken it up.
- Return mixture to saucepan and heat the mixture to 160 degrees.
- Using a hand mixer, beat the Egg Whites until stiff peaks form.
- Whisk the two mixtures together.
- Chill and serve.
Notes
You can substitute Bourbon or Bourbon extract for a variety. Slightly different taste than the traditional but is really delicious, either way.
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