HOMEMADE DUTCH ADVOCAAT LIQUEUR

Homemade Dutch Advocaat Liqueur image

Provided by Vickie Parks

Time 20m

Number Of Ingredients 14

FULL BATCH (ABOUT 3 CUPS)
8 large egg yolks
1 cup superfine sugar (or granulated sugar)
1 pinch salt
seeds from 1 vanilla pod
11.8 oz brandy (conversion = 350ml or 1.48 cups) - note: use less if you prefer it less strong
1 tsp vanilla extract
HALF BATCH (ABOUT 1 1/2 CUPS)
4 large egg yolks
1/2 cup superfine sugar (or granulated sugar)
1 pinch salt
seeds from 1/2 vanilla pod
5.9 oz brandy (conversion = about 3/4 cup) - note: use less if you prefer it less strong
1/2 tsp vanilla extract

Steps:

1. Beat the egg yolks, sugar, salt and vanilla seeds until the mixture is pale yellow and thickened, about 3 to 5 minutes.
2. While still beating, slowly pour in the brandy and continue beating beating until well-blended.
3. Pour the mixture into the top of a double boiler over Low heat, continuously whisking, for about 5 minutes or until thickened but does not reach a boil.
4. Remove the saucepan from the heat, and whisk in the vanilla extract.
5. Allow Advocaat to cool about 1/2 hour. Then pour into a sterile glass container, cover container, and keep in the refrigerator until ready to use. It should keep 3 to 5 days if kept chilled in the refrigerator.