Venezuelan Ponche Crema
Ponche crema is a Venezuelan liqueur that also gave its name to a similar homemade beverage. The liqueur is often called Venezuelan eggnogs as it is milk- and egg-based. This creamy liqueur was invented by Eliodoro González P. in the early 20th century.
However, it is known that it consists of milk, eggs, spices, and liquor. The combination has influenced the creation of numerous homemade versions that usually combine milk or condensed milk, eggs, vanilla, and nutmeg, along with rum, brandy, or cane spirit (aguardiente).
DIRECTIONS ON HOW TO MAKE VENEZUELAN PONCHE CREMA
Heat the whole and evaporated milks over a low heat in skillet.
Using an electric mixer, beat the egg yolks until they turn white in large bowl. Add the beaten yolks to the milk, and add the lemon zest.Add the vanilla extract and nutmeg.
Stir constantly on low heat to prevent the egg yolks from coagulating, until the mixture thickens. Let cool for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally, then strain.
Add the sweetened condensed milk, rum, Angostura bitters and mix well using an immersion blender.Check the taste, and add more rum if necessary. Read More…
