Rompope - Costa Rican Eggnog
Last updated: Jan 14, 2014
Cooking Time: 30 min Yield: 4 servings Level: Intermediate
Ingredients
1 cup milk
1 cup evaporated milk
3/4 cup rum or more, to taste
3 large egg yolks
1/2 cup sugar
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg, grated
1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
2 whole cloves
1/2 cup coconut, grated
Directions
- Mix milk and evaporated milk in a bowl. Whisk yolks and sugar in large bowl to blend. Gradually whisk in milk mixture.
- Place mixture in a saucepan. Using a wooden spatula, stir over low heat until bubbles subside and mixture thickens slightly (do not boil), about 12 minutes.
- Cover and refrigerate until chilled. Blend rum (if desired) into eggnog. Ladle into glasses. Sprinkle with freshly grated nutmeg and coconut. Serve cold.