Crème de Vié

This Cuban version of eggnog is rich and sweet.

November 19, 2021

Ingredients

  • 2 cups sugar
  • 1 cup water
  • 6 pasteurized egg yolks
  • 1 can sweetened condensed milk
  • 1 can evaporated milk
  • 1½ cups light rum (or as desired)
  • Cinnamon

About this recipe

Makes about 32 oz., depending on how much rum you use.

Instructions

Combine sugar and water in a saucepan. Stir over medium low heat until syrup comes to a boil and the sugar is completely dissolved. Set aside to cool. In a large bowl, whisk egg yolks. Add milks and whisk. Add light rum (less if you prefer a less-alcoholic version). Whisk in cooled sugar syrup. Strain, then pour into bottles. Store in the refrigerator. Serve chilled in small glasses. Dust with cinnamon.

Ingredients

  • 2 cups sugar
  • 1 cup water
  • 6 pasteurized egg yolks
  • 1 can sweetened condensed milk
  • 1 can evaporated milk
  • 1½ cups light rum (or as desired)
  • Cinnamon