Lighter Eggnog

By AuntieGooper

Ingredients

• 2 cups whole milk
• 2 (1-ounce) packages instant sugar-free vanilla pudding
• 6 cups low-fat (1%) milk
• 3 tablespoons light rum or 1 teaspoon rum extract
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg, plus more for serving
• 1/4 cup reduced-fat half-and half

Preparation

Step 1

Whisk together the whole milk and instant pudding in a large bowl until blended and smooth. Gradually whisk in the low-fat milk, rum or rum extract, vanilla, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Cover and refrigerate until well chilled, at least 8 hours or overnight.

Just before serving, stir in the half-and-half until blended. Ladle into cups and sprinkle with more nutmeg if desired.