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CHERRY EGGNOG

Makes about 12 servings, 1/2 cup each.


Ingredients
1 jar (10 oz.) maraschino cherries with stems
3 large eggs, slightly beaten
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1/8 teaspoon salt
3 cups milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup half-and-half (or fat-free half-and-half)
1/2 cup rum (optional)
Ground nutmeg
 

Directions
Drain cherries, reserving juice; set aside.
Mix eggs, sugar and salt in heavy 2-quart saucepan.
Stir in milk.
Cook over medium heat for 10 to 15 minutes, stirring often, or until heated through.
Remove from heat.
Stir in reserved cherry juice and vanilla.
Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
Just before serving, stir in half-and-half and rum.
Sprinkle with nutmeg.
Serve immediately.
Garnish each serving with a stemmed cherry.


Serving Suggestions
Traditional homemade eggnog blushs with maraschino cherries. Create a new sensation with this during your holiday parties.


Nutrition Facts
Calories 173 calories; Protein 4 grams; Fat 5 grams; Sodium 94 milligrams; Cholesterol 64 milligrams; Saturated Fat 3 grams; Carbohydrates 23 grams; Fiber 0 grams
 
Recipe courtesy of National Pork Board.
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