Beverages: Dairy-Based Drinks: Pumpkin Nog

Eggnog with a flavorful harvest twist, this indulgent drink makes enough to serve a crowd.

Author: Merisant/Equal - www.equal.com
Date: January 03, 2013

Serves: 12 person(s)
Yield: 12 x approx. 3/4 cup servings

Preparation Time: 10 mins
Cooking Time: 5 mins
Extra Time: 2 hrs (for refrigeration)

Ingredients:

12 jumbo eggs
5 cup (2%) low-fat milk
2 cup Equal® Granular/Spoonful *
1/2 cup canned pumpkin purée
2 tsp ground cinnamon
1 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg

Directions:

COOKED METHOD: Whisk eggs and milk in large heavy saucepan. Cook and stir over medium heat until the mixture coats a metal spoon. DO NOT BOIL. Remove from heat. Place pan in a large bowl of ice water and stir frequently 5 minutes.

Stir in Equal, pumpkin, vanilla, and ground cinnamon. (If adding alcohol, add 3 cups spiced rum.**)

Cover and chill eggnog mixture at least 2 hours before serving. Garnish with ground nutmeg just before serving.

ALTERNATE NON-COOK METHOD: Separate eggs from egg whites and refrigerate egg whites. Beat yolks until creamy. Gradually add 1 cup Equal, beating until thick.

Stir in milk, vanilla, cinnamon, and pumpkin to form a mixture. (If adding alcohol, add 3 cups spiced rum.**)

Place in refrigerator for at least 2 hours. Remove egg whites from the refrigerator and beat until soft peaks form. Add remaining Equal, beating into stiff peaks. Stir slowly chilled mixture into egg whites. Garnish with ground nutmeg.

Variations:

* If preferred, can replace Equal® Spoonful with either 48 packets Equal Sweetener, or, with 2 cups sugar.

** Alcoholic Option: Add 3 cups spiced rum to either prep method.

Alcohol and regular sugar are not included in the nutritional analysis.