Rompope
User Reviews
4.8
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Servings
10 cups
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Cuisine
South American
Rompope
Description
This Rompope recipe combines milk, sugar, vanilla, and orange peel, cooked slowly to infuse flavor and slightly reduce the milk. Egg yolks blended with condensed milk and cream are then tempered with the warm milk mixture and cooked gently until thickened without boiling, producing a smooth custard base. Adding aguardiente at the end incorporates a traditional spirit, balancing sweetness with a subtle kick.
The drink is rich and creamy, with citrus notes from the orange peel and the warmth of vanilla. It can be served cold or warm depending on preference, often decorated with a cinnamon-sugar rim and a sprinkle of ground cinnamon to complement the flavors.
Rompope is typically enjoyed as a festive treat and can be poured into glasses prepared with condensed milk and sugar rims for added sweetness and texture. The use of cream or half-and-half controls the beverage's thickness and richness.
Ingredients
- 2 liters milk about 8 cups
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 tsp. vanilla
- 1 orange peel
- 8-12 egg adjust based on the level of thickness and richness that your prefer, yolk
- 2 cups cream or half and half
- 1 cup condensed milk
- aguardiente to taste, usage notes included
Garnishes:
- condensed milk for decorating glass rims and sprinkle
- sugar
- ground cinnamon
Instructions
- Combine the milk with the sugar, vanilla and orange peel in a pot and bring to a boil, cook on low for about 30 minutes, stir occasionally to prevent it from boiling over.
- Blend the egg yolks with the condensed milk until well mixed. You can also use a whisk and mix them in a bowl until creamy. Add the cream at the end and blend gently to keep it from getting too thick, or use a whisk to mix in the cream or half and half.
- Add a cup of the milk into the egg yolk mix and stir it well, then slowly add the egg yolk mix to the milk and stir well. Cook over low medium heat, stirring consistently, until the mix starts to thicken, and do not let it boil.
- Cool down completely and then stir in the aguardiente. If you want it less thick add additional milk, cream or half and half.
- Refrigerate until ready to serve. Can be served warm or cold based on your preference.
- Decorate glass rims with condensed milk and sugar. You can also sprinkle some ground cinnamon over the drinks when serving.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.8
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