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Dutch Advocaat Recipe
Homemade Dutch advocaat recipe with eggs, sugar, vodka and vanilla.
In brief
Homemade Dutch advocaat recipe with eggs, sugar, vodka and vanilla. Homemade Dutch advocaat is a rich, boozy custard made with eggs, sugar, vodka and vanilla, traditionally served with whipped cream and cinnamon. Originally reported by Taste of Home.
Quick answers
- What is Advocaat?
- Dutch advocaat is a luxurious, boozy custard made from cooked eggs, sugar, vodka and vanilla.
- Why Homemade?
- Homemade advocaat is 10 times better than store-bought versions, with a thicker, richer texture.
- What is the key takeaway from Dutch Advocaat Recipe?
- Homemade Dutch advocaat is a rich, boozy custard made with eggs, sugar, vodka and vanilla, traditionally served with whipped cream and cinnamon.
What is Advocaat?
Dutch advocaat is a luxurious, boozy custard made from cooked eggs, sugar, vodka and vanilla.
“Dutch advocaat is eggnog’s sophisticated older cousin: luxurious, rich and wonderfully boozy.”
Why Homemade?
Homemade advocaat is 10 times better than store-bought versions, with a thicker, richer texture.
“Homemade versions are 10 times better, just like homemade Christmas eggnog.”
Traditional Serving
Serve advocaat in a tiny glass with a spoon, topped with whipped cream and cinnamon.
“Serve it traditionally in a tiny glass with an equally tiny spoon, with whipped cream and cinnamon on top.”
Key Ingredients
Eggs, sugar, vodka, vanilla sugar and water create a pourable custard base.
“Eggs: You’ll need about five eggs to equal 1 cup. Make sure you have one or two extra just in case your eggs are on the smaller side.”
How to Make
Beat eggs, strain through sieve, mix with sugar, vodka, vanilla sugar and water, then microwave until thickened.
“Beat the eggs then strain them through a fine-mesh sieve into a large, microwave-safe bowl. Whisk in the remaining ingredients, the sugar, vodka, vanilla sugar, water and vanilla extract, until the mixture is completely smooth.”
Serving Ideas
Use advocaat as a cocktail with lemonade and lime juice for Snowballs or with gin for Fluffy Ducks.
“Mix it with lemonade and lime juice to make a Snowball, or gin, triple sec, orange juice and club soda to make a Fluffy Duck.”
Storage Tips
Store advocaat in a mason jar or airtight container for up to one week in the fridge.
“Store advocaat in a mason jar, bottle or airtight container. It can last in the fridge for up to one week.”
Why It's Different
Advocaat is thicker than eggnog and made without dairy, using only eggs, sugar and a spirit.
“The difference between advocaat and eggnog is that advocaat is much thicker. Advocaat is made with just sugar, eggs and a spirit, whereas eggnog also contains milk and heavy cream.”
Here's the gist
Homemade Dutch advocaat is a rich, boozy custard made with eggs, sugar, vodka and vanilla, traditionally served with whipped cream and cinnamon.
