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

Summary

Preparation Time15 MinCooking Time25 Min

Ready In40 MinDifficulty LevelEasy

Health IndexHealthyServings6

CuisineCaribbeanCourseDessert

TasteSweetFeelSmooth

MethodBakedSpecialityKids, Christmas, Holidays

VegetarianLacto Ovo VegetarianMain IngredientEgg, Fruits, Others

Interest GroupHealthy

Ingredients

	Coconut milk	4 Cup (64 tbs)
	White sugar	6 Tablespoon
	Egg yolks	8
	Vanilla extract	2 Teaspoon
	Dark rum	8 Tablespoon
	Ground nutmeg	1⁄2 Teaspoon

Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Calories 578 Calories from Fat 394

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 47 g71.7%

Saturated Fat 38.5 g192.6%

Trans Fat 0 g

Cholesterol 246.8 mg82.3%

Sodium 35.9 mg1.5%

Total Carbohydrates 26 g8.6%

Dietary Fiber 3.9 g15.5%

Sugars 21.2 g

Protein 7 g14.3%

Vitamin A 5.8% Vitamin C 8.1%

Calcium 5.5% Iron 18.9%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

Directions

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.