Egg liqueur "Advocate"

Ingredients:

• 10 egg yolks
• 1/2 tbsp salt
• 1.3 cups of sugar
• 1.5 cups of brandy or cognac
• 2 tsp vanilla extract
• Whipped cream (optional)
• Cocoa powder (optional)

Preparation:

1. Beat the yolks, salt and sugar until thick.
2. Slowly pour in the brandy or cognac, whisking constantly until combined.
3. Pour the mixture into a saucepan and heat over low heat, stirring constantly.
4. Be patient. The "Advocate" is ready when it's thickened well and hot, but not boiling. Boiling evaporates the alcohol, and you lose some of the flavor and half the enjoyment.
5. When the mixture is thick and very hot, remove the saucepan from the heat and stir in the vanilla extract.
6. Allow the liqueur to cool, then refrigerate until serving time, pouring into small glasses or espresso cups.
7. For traditional serving Top with whipped cream and a little cocoa powder, or serve with just the cream or plain.
   
   

   Recommendations

   
   Stir a little whipped cream into the drink to make a sophisticated tokkelroom dessert.
   
   Egg liqueur "Advocate" can be stored in the refrigerator for no more than 3 days.
   
   Regular brandy can be replaced with the spiced Dutch brandy Schelvispekel – you get an interesting version of the liqueur.
   
   

   Party ideas

   
   Thanks to the taste similar to custard, "Advocate" will be an interesting drink for a holiday party, replacing American eggnogIt can easily be a dessert on its own, so pair it with something light like chocolate toffee, salted caramel, petit fours, nuts and dried fruits, nut cake, small cupcakes or holiday cookiesRicher desserts that pair well with this liqueur are: profiteroles, chocolate pie with whipped cream, apple pie, cherrypie or yeast dough cake with raisins and candied fruit (a good choice for winter holidays).