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Coconut Eggnog

December 16, 2014 By betsy 1 Comment

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A simple twist on coquito, a Puerto Rican coconut eggnog recipe .

Coconut Eggnog! An awesome tropical twist on a holiday classic.

Oh coconut eggnog, I love you. I’m so glad I heard about you on Facebook and tried to make you at home. I’m so glad that you turned out to be as delicious as I imagined. You have made this winter slightly more tolerable.

If anyone is in the midst of a complete winter funk like I am, trust me when I say this awesome eggnog definitely helps ease the winter blues temporarily. The coconut rum takes it from holiday winter wonderland to tropical island.
Coconut Eggnog! An awesome tropical twist on a holiday classic.

My holiday traditions are pretty minimal. Bake an insanely involved coconut cream cake. Attend a raucous potluck/gift exchange on Christmas eve at my besties house. Spend Christmas day in my PJ’s watching movies with The Hubs., then cook a really nice meal for The Hubs and I to enjoy (still in our PJ’s) with some great wine.

That’s it. Pretty simple, and pretty ideal if you ask me. Only from now on, I plan to make a big ol’ batch of coconut eggnog to enjoy throughout the day. That’s right. This drink is so good that I’m going to make it a permanent tradition.

If you’re one of those people who thinks they don’t like eggnog, give this version a try. I’m willing to bet it will change your mind.

Coconut Eggnog! An awesome tropical twist on a holiday classic.

Coconut Eggnog
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Coconut Eggnog

A simple twist on coquito, a Puerto Rican coconut eggnog recipe .

Course Drinks
Cuisine American, holiday
Prep Time 4 hours 5 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 4 hours 25 minutes
Servings 8 servings
Calories 424 kcal
Author Betsy Life

Ingredients

  • 1 pt. half-and-half
  • 4 cinnamon sticks
  • 1 teaspoon whole cloves
  • 5 large egg yolks
  • 1 can 14 oz. sweetened condensed milk
  • 1 can 14 oz. coconut milk
  • 1 1/4 cups Malibu coconut rum
  • Ground cinnamon

Instructions

  1. Heat half-and-half, cinnamon sticks, and cloves in a saucepan, stirring, until boiling. Remove from heat and let stand for 1 hour. Strain and return to pan.
  2. Whisk egg yolks and sweetened condensed milk into half-and-half. Cook, stirring constantly over medium heat, until mixture reaches 160° (don't boil). Stir in coconut milk. Strain.
  3. Chill at least 3 hours and up to 3 days.
  4. Blend using a stick blender until frothy. Pour into a bowl and stir in rum.
  5. Ladle into glasses and sprinkle with ground cinnamon.
Nutrition Facts
Coconut Eggnog
Amount Per Serving
Calories 424 Calories from Fat 153
% Daily Value*
Fat 17g26%
Sodium 129mg5%
Carbohydrates 41g14%
Sugar 40g44%
Protein 9g18%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

 

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  1. Dorothy at Shockingly Delicious says

    December 18, 2014 at 12:42 pm

    That’s intriguing! I need a cup of this. Any left?

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