Advocaat

For the beloved British holiday cocktail the Snowball, commercially bottled advocaat is the way to go. But purists will prefer to make this Dutch favorite from scratch.

Ingredients

• 10 large egg yolks
• 1 ¼ cup sugar
• 1 ½ cup brandy
• Seeds scraped from one vanilla bean or 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• Pinch of salt

• Nutritional Information

  • Nutritional analysis per serving (8 servings)

    289 calories; 5 grams fat; 2 grams saturated fat; 0 grams trans fat; 2 grams monounsaturated fat; 1 gram polyunsaturated fat; 32 grams carbohydrates; 0 grams dietary fiber; 31 grams sugars; 3 grams protein; 230 milligrams cholesterol; 47 milligrams sodium

  Note: Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available data.
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Preparation

1. Beat the yolks, sugar, vanilla and salt until thick.
2. Whisk in the brandy, very slowly, until well blended.
3. Transfer the mixture to a heavy saucepan or double boiler. Whisk over gentle, steady heat until it’s thick enough to coat the back of a spoon. (Go slowly, or the emulsion will separate.)
4. Remove from heat, let cool, then transfer the advocaat to a clean, sealable bottle or other container. Seal, and chill in the refrigerator before serving. Some people like to let it “cure” for up to a week; in the interest of safety, I prefer to use it within two or three days.