Light and Creamy Eggnog

(Courtesy of Good Housekeeping Drop 5 lbs.)

Ingredients:
3 large eggs
3 large egg whites
5 1/2 c. low-fat milk
1/2 c. sugar
2 Tbsp. cornstarch
1/4 tsp. salt
2 Tbsp. vanilla extract
1/2 tsp. grated nutmeg, plus additional for sprinkling

Directions:
In a bowl, with whisk, beat eggs and egg whites until blended; set aside.  In a heavy 4 quart saucepan, with a heat-safe spatula, mix 4 c. milk with sugar, cornstarch and salt.  Cook on medium-high heat until mixture boils and thickens slightly, stirring constantly.  Boil 1 minute.  Remove saucepan from heat.

Gradually whisk 1/2 c. simmering milk mixture into eggs; pour egg mixture back into milk in saucepan, whisking constantly, to make custard.

Pour custard into large bowl; stir in vanilla, nutmeg, and remaining 1 1/2 c. milk.  Cover and refrigerate until well-chilled, at least 6 hours or up to 2 days.  Sprinkle eggnog with nutmeg to serve.

Note~ Each 1/2 c. serving is about 105 calories.