Ponche Crema de Ron [Recipe + Video] Christmas Eggnog

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  • Prep Time

    10 mins

  • Cook Time

    35 mins

  • Total Time

    45 mins

  • Servings

    20 ppl (2 liter total)

  • Calories

    397 kcal

  • Course

    Drinks

  • Cuisine

    Dominican

Ponche Crema de Ron [Recipe + Video] Christmas Eggnog

Ponche Crema de Ron is a traditional Christmas eggnog-style drink combining condensed and evaporated milk with egg yolks, cinnamon sticks, nutmeg, and white rum. Cooked gently in a bain-marie to thicken before chilling, it results in a creamy, spiced beverage with balanced sweetness and warm spices, perfect for holiday celebrations.

Description

The recipe begins by whisking together condensed milk, evaporated milk, and egg yolks until combined, then sieving the mixture to remove any solids. Cinnamon sticks and freshly grated nutmeg are added before cooking the mixture in a bain-marie over medium-low heat, first boiling for 20 minutes, then simmering for another 20 minutes, with frequent stirring to prevent sticking and promote gentle thickening.

After cooking, the mixture is removed from heat and stirred in white rum while cooling to room temperature. The cinnamon sticks are discarded before chilling the drink. This process yields a smooth, creamy eggnog with the signature warm spice notes and a moderated alcohol heat suitable for festive sipping.

Notes mention that the drink may seem less thick immediately after cooking but will firm up after chilling. The recipe emphasizes careful temperature control and slow stirring to achieve the right texture without curdling.

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Ingredients

Servings
  • 5 cup condensed milk
  • 10 cup evaporated milk
  • 8 egg yolk
  • 2 cinnamon stick
  • ¼ teaspoon nutmeg freshly-grated
  • ¾ cup white rum

Instructions

1. Combining ingredients

  1. In a large bowl, whisk together the condensed milk and evaporated milk and the egg yolks. Stir until the mixture is well combined.Sieve, then discard solids. Add cinnamon sticks and nutmeg.

2. Cooking ingredients

  1. Boil in a medium pot in a bain-marie (hot water bath) over medium-low heat for 20 minutes, lower heat and simmer for 20 more minutes. Stir often with a wooden spoon to prevent it from sticking to the bottom.

3. Cooling

  1. Add the rum and remove it from the heat. Stir constantly but slowly until it cools down to room temperature.Remove the cinnamon sticks.

4. Chilling and serving

  1. Chill, then ladle into a bottle for storage, or to serve immediately.

Notes

  • The mixture may appear thinner immediately after cooking but will thicken upon chilling.
  • Cook gently in a bain-marie and stir frequently to avoid sticking or curdling.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 397kcal (20%) Carbohydrates 55g (18%) Protein 16g (32%) Fat 11g (17%) Saturated Fat 5g (25%) Cholesterol 126mg (42%) Sodium 250mg (10%) Potassium 292mg (6%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 54g (108%) Vitamin A 317IU (6%) Vitamin C 2mg (2%) Calcium 265mg (27%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 20ppl (2 liter total)

Amount Per Serving

Calories 397 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 397kcal 20%
Carbohydrates 55g 18%
Protein 16g 32%
Fat 11g 17%
Saturated Fat 5g 25%
Cholesterol 126mg 42%
Sodium 250mg 10%
Potassium 292mg 6%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 54g 108%
Vitamin A 317IU 6%
Vitamin C 2mg 2%
Calcium 265mg 27%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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