Warm Chocolate Eggnog

Warm Chocolate Eggnog

Serve up eggnog from Diane Hixon of Niceville, Florida for a rich, smooth sipper and enjoy a holiday treat that's sure to please chocoholics as well as children of all ages.

SERVINGS: 4
TIME: Prep/Total Time: 20 min.

Ingredients:

* 1 quart eggnog
* 1/2 cup chocolate syrup
* 1/8 to 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
* 3 teaspoons vanilla extract
* Whipped cream and additional ground nutmeg

Directions:
In a large saucepan, combine the eggnog, chocolate syrup and nutmeg; heat through over low heat, about 15 minutes (do not boil). Remove from the heat; stir in vanilla. Pour into mugs. Top with a dollop of whipped cream and sprinkle of nutmeg. Yield: 4 servings.

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Sugar-Free Holiday Nog

Sugar-Free Holiday Nog

"I developed this delicious recipe for my diabetic mother," explains Nancy Schickling of Bedford, Virginia.

SERVINGS: 8
TIME: Prep: 10 min. + chilling

Ingredients:

* 1 package (1 ounce) sugar-free instant vanilla pudding mix
* 7 cups fat-free milk, divided
* 1 to 2 teaspoons vanilla extract or rum extract
* 2 to 4 packets sugar substitute
* 1 cup fat-free evaporated milk

Directions:
Combine pudding mix, 2 cups of milk, vanilla and sugar substitute in a bowl; mix according to pudding directions. Pour into a half-gallon container with a tight-fitting lid. Add 3 cups of milk; shake well. Add evaporated milk and shake. Add remaining milk; shake well. Chill. Yield: 8 servings.

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Old-Fashioned Eggnog

Old-Fashioned Eggnog

SERVINGS: 18
TIME: Prep: 40 min. + chilling

Ingredients:

* 12 eggs
* 1-1/2 cups sugar
* 1/2 teaspoon salt
* 2 quarts milk, divided
* 2 tablespoons vanilla extract
* 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
* 2 cups whipping cream
* Whipped cream and additional nutmeg, optional

Directions:
In a heavy saucepan, whisk together the eggs, sugar and salt. Gradually add 1-qt. of milk. Cook and stir over low heat until a thermometer reads 160°, about 25 minutes. Pour into a large bowl; stir in vanilla, nutmeg and remaining milk. Place bowl in an ice-water bath; stir frequently until cool. If mixture separates, process in a blender until smooth. Cover and refrigerate for at least 3 hours.

When ready to serve, beat cream in a mixing bowl on high until soft peaks form; whisk gently into cooled mixture. Pour into a chilled 5-qt. punch bowl. If desired, top with dollops of whipped cream and sprinkle with nutmeg. Yield: 18 servings (about 3 quarts).

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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.

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Mocha Eggnog

Mocha Eggnog

This chocolaty twist on traditional eggnog will spread good cheer at your Christmas or New Year's celebration. My family makes a batch each year to sip while opening presents.

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

Ingredients:

* 5 cups chocolate milk
* 4 cups eggnog
* 1 cup heavy whipping cream, divided
* 2 tablespoon instant coffee granules
* 2-1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
* 1 teaspoon rum extract

Directions:
In a large saucepan, combine the milk, eggnog, 1/2 cup cream and coffee granules; heat through. Remove from the heat; stir in extracts. In a small mixing bowl, beat remaining cream until stiff peaks form. Dollop over eggnog. Yield: 2-1/2 quarts.

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