Easy Coquito Recipe: A Creamy Puerto Rican Holiday Treat

Name: Easy Coquito Recipe: A Creamy Puerto Rican Holiday Treat
Total time: 15 mins
Ingredients: 1 (12 fluid ounce) can evaporated milk; 2 large egg yolks, beaten; 1 (14 ounce) can cream of coconut; 1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk; 0.5 cup white rum; 0.5 cup water; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 0.5 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 0.25 teaspoon ground cloves

This Coquito recipe delivers a creamy, tropical, and authentic Puerto Rican holiday beverage bursting with coconut flavor. Crafted with evaporated milk, condensed milk, cream of coconut, warm spices, rum, and egg yolks (in this version), it's a holiday favorite. I sometimes sneak a bottle for myself! Serve chilled in glass cups, garnished with extra cinnamon for a festive touch. ¡Feliz Navidad!

Total time15 mins
Prep time5 mins
Cook time10 mins
Yield10

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Ingredients

1 (12 fluid ounce) can evaporated milk
2 large egg yolks, beaten
1 (14 ounce) can cream of coconut
1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
0.5 cup white rum
0.5 cup water
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
0.5 teaspoon ground cinnamon
0.25 teaspoon ground cloves

Instructions

In a double boiler, combine evaporated milk and egg yolks over simmering water. Heat over medium, stirring continuously, until the mixture thickens enough to coat the back of a spoon and reaches 160°F (71°C).
Pour the mixture into a blender. Add cream of coconut, sweetened condensed milk, rum, water, vanilla extract, cinnamon, and cloves. Blend until everything is thoroughly combined, approximately 30 seconds.
Transfer the Coquito to a sterilized glass bottle and chill in the refrigerator. Serve over ice for a refreshing experience, if desired.

Nutrition

Calories: 354 kcal
Fat Content: 14 g
Fiber Content: 0 g
Sodium Content: 106 mg
Protein Content: 7 g
Cholesterol Content: 65 mg
Carbohydrate Content: 46 g
Saturated Fat Content: 10 g
Unsaturated Fat Content: 0 g