Mock Eggnog

Mock Eggnog

I found a mock eggnog recipe in a newspaper, made a few changes and this is the result. Our family loves it during the holidays.

SERVINGS: 10
TIME: Prep/Total Time: 15 min.

Ingredients:

* 2 quarts cold milk
* 1 package (3.4 ounces) instant French vanilla or vanilla pudding mix
* 1/4 cup sugar
* 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
* 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
* 1/8 teaspoon salt, optional
* 1 cup heavy whipping cream
* Additional nutmeg, optional

Directions:
In a large bowl, beat milk and pudding mix on low speed for 2 minutes. Beat in the sugar, nutmeg, vanilla and salt if desired. In another bowl, beat cream until thickened, about 3 minutes. Stir into pudding mixture. Refrigerate until serving. Sprinkle with additional nutmeg if desired. Yield: about 2-1/2 quarts.