DIY Advocaat

• servings: 4 servings
• active time: 5 minutes
• total time: 6 hours 15 minutes

Ingredients

10 fresh egg yolks

1/2 teaspoon salt

1 1/3 cups sugar

1/8th teaspoon cinnamon (more or less to taste)

1 cup brandy

2/3 cup vodka

2 teaspoons vanilla extract

Directions

Fill a medium saucepan with 1 inch of water and bring to a simmer over high heat. Reduce to low. Meanwhile, in a large bowl, whisk egg yolks with salt, sugar, and cinnamon until sugar is dissolved and mixture falls from whisk in creamy pale yellow ribbons, about 4 minutes. Whisking continuously, pour in brandy and vodka.

Place bowl over simmering water and cook, whisking continuously, until mixture is thick enough to form a coat on the back of a spoon, about 8 minutes total. (If using thermometer, mixture should reach at least 130°F (54°C).

Remove from heat and whisk in vanilla. Pour into a sealable glass container and refrigerate for a minimum of 6 hours before serving. Store in the refrigerator for up to 1 month.

Nutrition

• Serving Size: Makes about 2 2/3 cups,
• Calories: 643 kcal
• Total Fat: 13 g
• Saturated Fat: 4 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 0 g
• Cholesterol: 511 mg
• Sodium: 446 mg
• Total Carbohydrate: 68 g
• Dietary Fiber: 0 g
• Total Sugars: 67 g
• Protein: 16 g