Eggless Eggnog?

[phelana]

Is there such a thing??

[jujuthomas]

Hungry girl just did a report on types of nog - http://www.hungry-girl.com/chew/chewd...
mostly oriented toward weight loss, but she does a lot of taste tests.

[porceluna]

Egg BEATERS Eggnog: Heat 5 c milk, 8 oz egg beaters, 1/2 c sugar over medium heat until thickened, stirring constantly. Remove from heat. Stir in 1 tsp vanilla, 1 tsp rum extract. Cover and chill. Just before serving, stir in 1/4 c brandy if desired. Thin to desired consistency with up to 1 c milk. Sprinkle with nutmeg and cinnamon.

This recipe has been passed among the ladies in my family for years, so it's definitely taste-approved. Not sure, though, if eggbeaters qualify as eggless. Regardless, it's at least healthier than the usual stuff.

[dolores]

Does the eggnog sold in liquor stores have eggs in it?

If not, mixed up with softened vanilla ice cream, it makes a dandy eggnog. Oh yeah, and with a little more rum added, of course.

[phelana]

for some reason the idea of fake eggs makes the idea worse..I guess I will forgo eggnog.

:)

[dolores]

Are there fake eggs in the liquor store eggnog? I'll have to check next time I'm in one.

I like the product but YMMV.

[PseudoNerd]

There must be some vaguely vegetarian/vegan option at Whole Foods or some other such place. I believe I might've seen one that features soy milk with lots of added thickeners and flavoring agents...

If you're concerned about food poisoning with eggs, I would recommended stuff like bottled ponche crema or Advocaat, the alcohol content, distilling, and bottling processes of which would rid the drink of any danger. Those, however, definitely have alcohol.

Conversely, you could probably just make one with lots of frothed milk/cream, spices, citrus zest, and maybe a thickener (if that even matters).

[paulj]

Commercial versions are sure to use pasteurized eggs.
paulj

[phelana]

Poncha Creme/Cuba..thanks for knowing about that..I live in the Dutch Caribbean and never enjoyed it ..in Antigua where I used to live they make Sea Moss..it's got the carrageegan (seaweed)..since I am heading there I will get some

[pitu]

Or if you're looking for a thick holiday boozy drink, look for one with coconut milk, like Punch Coco.
And maybe Coquito, although I thiiiiiink that has eggs.

[paulj]

Eggnog flavored Silk soy milk.

But, seriously, what quality of eggnog do you want? The texture? That can be simulated with various thickeners such as carrageenan. In fact commercial eggnog probably relies on these additives more than the egg to give their product the desired character.

Flavoring - nutmeg is a prominent one, that and your choice of rum or brandy.

Nutrients - no real substitute.

paulj

[adventuresinbaking]

Second the silk nog. I was lactose intolerant for a few years, and this came as a pretty close substitute.

Its not real eggs and its not real cream, yes. However, it did satisfy an urge. :)

[bubbles4me]

Yup, its called Brandy ;)