COCONUT COQUITO

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Coconut eggnog, a national tradition in Puerto Rico, this is the quintessential holiday drink.

Provided by Emilie

Categories World Cuisine Recipes Latin American Caribbean

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 6

Ingredients

4 cups coconut milk
6 tablespoons white sugar
8 egg yolks
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
8 tablespoons dark rum
½ teaspoon ground nutmeg

Steps:

Combine the coconut milk and the sugar in a saucepan and scald over medium heat.
Beat the egg yolks with the vanilla. Beat in 1/2 cup of the scalded mixture into the egg yolks. Then whisk all the egg yolk mixture into the scalded mixture. Stirring mixture constantly, cook over low heat until mixture reaches a temperature of 160 degrees F (71 degrees C). The mixture should be thick enough to coat the back of a spoon. DO NOT BOIL.
Strain the eggnog into a bowl. Stir in the rum and let cool to room temperature. Place plastic wrap on the surface and refrigerate until well chilled. Once chilled serve with nutmeg sprinkled on top.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 350.8 calories, Carbohydrate 16.3 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fat 28.7 g, Fiber 1.2 g, Protein 2.8 g, SaturatedFat 25.4 g, Sodium 18.3 mg, Sugar 9.6 g