A new recipe with a twist on classic coquito: Coquito-Eggnog
Our readers voted, and we listened. Our VOXXI poll on Christmas traditions clearly put Coquito as the clear frontrunner as everyone’s favorite Christmas drink among our readers. As of this writing: 63% of those polled preferred the classic, creamy-coconuty drink known as coquito, while only 24 percent preferred the American classic eggnog. The rest of voters perferred neither. That’s why, as promised in our poll, VOXXI presents the following recipe, which is new twist on the classic coquito. SEE ALSO: If you’re feeling less adventurous, check out this classic coquito recipe This recipe, representing a Latino marriage of coquito with eggnog will bring a peaceful resolution and end any conflict and doubts that might arise in your Christmas time gatherings. It’s the perfect balance between cultures, flavors and textures. To our roots and to who we are, cheers! Latino Eggnog-Coquito Recipe Ingredients: Serves 8 8 yolks, 8 whites 7 Tablespoons organic cane sugar 1 cup whole organic milk 1 cup coconut milk 1 cup coconut cream 1 can (14 oz) condensed milk Pinch of salt 2 ounces rum 1 ounce kalhúa or Tía María (optional) 1/2 tsp vanilla essence 1 cup heavy cream, whipped Vanilla or coconut ice cream, optional Cinnamon powder Instructions In a large bowl, beat the yolks with the sugar until shiny. Add the milks, cream, salt, liquors (if using) and vanilla. Beat well. In another bowl (very clean and dry), using a hand blender beat the egg whites until firm. Gently fold in the whites to the yolk base. Cover the mix and refrigerate until ready to serve. The more it settles, the merrier. If desired, serve with vanilla ice cream, ice, cinnamon powder sprinkled on top and/or 1-2 cinnamon sticks. Enjoy without any guilt! SEE ALSO: The 5 guilty pleasures of Christmas Vegan options Skip the eggs. Use nut milk insteadcashew, pine nuts, and macadamia nuts are the fattiest and richest to make fabulous coquitos and eggless eggnogs.The post A new recipe with a twist on classic coquito: Coquito-Eggnog appeared first on Voxxi.
Our readers voted, and we listened. Our VOXXI poll on Christmas traditions clearly put Coquito as the clear frontrunner as everyone’s favorite Christmas drink among our readers.
As of this writing: 63% of those polled preferred the classic, creamy-coconuty drink known as coquito, while only 24 percent preferred the American classic eggnog. The rest of voters perferred neither. That’s why, as promised in our poll, VOXXI presents the following recipe, which is new twist on the classic coquito.
SEE ALSO: If you’re feeling less adventurous, check out this classic coquito recipe
This recipe, representing a Latino marriage of coquito with eggnog will bring a peaceful resolution and end any conflict and doubts that might arise in your Christmas time gatherings. It’s the perfect balance between cultures, flavors and textures.
To our roots and to who we are, cheers!
Latino Eggnog-Coquito Recipe
Ingredients:
Serves 8
8 yolks, 8 whites
7 Tablespoons organic cane sugar
1 cup whole organic milk
1 cup coconut milk
1 cup coconut cream
1 can (14 oz) condensed milk
Pinch of salt
2 ounces rum
1 ounce kalhúa or Tía María (optional)
1/2 tsp vanilla essence
1 cup heavy cream, whipped
Vanilla or coconut ice cream, optional
Cinnamon powder
Instructions
In a large bowl, beat the yolks with the sugar until shiny. Add the milks, cream, salt, liquors (if using) and vanilla. Beat well.
In another bowl (very clean and dry), using a hand blender beat the egg whites until firm. Gently fold in the whites to the yolk base.
Cover the mix and refrigerate until ready to serve. The more it settles, the merrier.
If desired, serve with vanilla ice cream, ice, cinnamon powder sprinkled on top and/or 1-2 cinnamon sticks. Enjoy without any guilt!
SEE ALSO: The 5 guilty pleasures of Christmas
Vegan options
Skip the eggs. Use nut milk insteadcashew, pine nuts, and macadamia nuts are the fattiest and richest to make fabulous coquitos and eggless eggnogs.
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