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Coconut Eggnog Coquito

Coconut Eggnog Coquito

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Eggnog is one of my favorite things to drink, and I find it a crime that we only enjoy it once a year.  Don’t you eggnog lovers feel the same?  A couple weeks back I decided to grab a container of pre-made from the market.  What a disappointment that was;  once you go homemade you never go back.  I am more than pleased with the recipe I usually make but thought it would be fun to make a coconut version.

Coconut Eggnog Coquito

After a bit of research or wasting time scouring Pinterest, I found a few versions of coconut eggnog, otherwise known as Coquito.  Most of the recipes called for the ingredients to be added all together in a blender and then chilled.  I prefer a thick, creamy custard base, so I decided to cook the eggs with the evaporated milk until slightly thickened, and then I added rest of the milk ingredients, before cooking for a while longer.  Tip, do not stop whisking, or you will scramble your eggs.  I used a dark spicy rum, produced by Captain Morgan, as we prefer the rich flavor over a white rum when mixed with a milk-based cocktail.  It also pairs well with coconut milk.

Let’s say, this was a HUGE hit, and the bottle did not last long over at Chez Us.

Happy Holidays!

 

Coconut Eggnog Coquito

 

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Yield: 6 servings

Coconut Eggnog Coquito

Coconut Eggnog Coquito

Creamy coconut milk is made into a rich custard based flavored with sweet condensed milk and rum to make this festive holiday eggnog.

Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes

Ingredients

  • 12 ounces evaporated milk
  • 13.5 ounces unsweetened coconut milk
  • 14 ounces sweetened condensed milk
  • 2 egg yolks
  • 1 cup dark rum
  • 1 cinnamon stick

Instructions

    Whisk together the evaporated milk with the egg yolks in a medium-sized saucepan.

    Place over low heat on the stove, and continue whisking until slightly thickened, about 3 - 5 minutes. Do not stop whisking or you will have scrambled eggs.

    Whisk in the coconut milk and the condensed milk until combined. Continue to simmer over low heat for 3 minutes.

    Stir in the rum.

    Pour into a clean glass container that had a lid. Add the cinnamon stick.

    Place in the refrigerator overnight.

    Serve.

    Drink.

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