Eggnog Mousse
Guests will always find room for this light, fluffy, mouthwatering mousse. It makes an elegant, refreshing finish for heavier meals—and it’s also a great way to use up any extra eggnog in the fridge. —HEALTHY COOKING TEST KITCHEN,
GREENDALE, WISCONSIN
4 ServingsPrep: 15 min. + chilling
Ingredients
- 2 teaspoons unflavored gelatin
- 2 cups reduced-fat eggnog
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup reduced-fat whipped topping, divided
- Additional ground nutmeg, optional
Directions
- In a small saucepan, sprinkle gelatin over eggnog; let stand for 1
- minute. Heat over low heat, stirring until gelatin is completely
- dissolved. Stir in the sugar, cinnamon and nutmeg until sugar is
- dissolved. Transfer to a small bowl; stir in vanilla. Refrigerate
- until mixture begins to thicken.
- Beat mixture until light and fluffy. Beat in 3/4 cup whipped topping.
- Divide among four dessert dishes. Refrigerate until firm. Garnish
- with remaining whipped topping; sprinkle with additional nutmeg if
- desired. Yield: 4 servings.
Nutrition Facts: 3/4 cup equals 165 calories, 6 g fat (4 g saturated fat), 97 mg cholesterol, 80 mg sodium, 21 g carbohydrate, trace fiber, 7 g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1 starch,