Advocaat

Ingredients

• 10 egg yolks, at room temperature
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 1/3 cups superfine sugar
• 1 1/2 cups brandy or cognac (preferably a clear brandy or eau de vie, such as Kirschwasser)
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract

Directions

1. 1

   Beat the egg yolks, salt and sugar until thickened and lemony in color.

2. 2

   Slowly trickle in the brandy, while still beating.

3. 3

   Pour the mixture into a saucepan and warm over a LOW heat, continuously whisking. Do not boil.

4. 4

   The Advocaat is ready when it coats the back of a spoon.

5. 5

   Remove from heat and whisk in the vanilla extract.

6. 6

   Let cool.

7. 7

   Serve immediately, or cover & refrigerate until serving time.

8. 8

   Serve Advocaat in a wide brimmed cocktail glass, with whipped cream and dust with cocoa powder.

9. 9

   Or, fold some whipped cream through the Advocaat to create a decadent dessert called Tokkelroom.