5.0 from 3 votes
Rompope (Mexican Eggnog)
Enjoy the holidays with a homemade version of Mexican eggnog that's as rich and creamy as any eggnog you can buy in a store.
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
50 mins
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 251 kcal
Course:
Drinks , Cocktails
Cuisine:
Mexican
Ingredients
- 4 cups whole milk
- 1 cinnamon stick
- 3 whole cloves
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 6 large egg yolks
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/2 cup rum or brandy optional
Instructions
- In a large saucepan, combine 4 cups of whole milk, 1 cinnamon stick, 3 whole cloves, and 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract. Heat over medium heat until the milk is steaming but not boiling, stirring often.
- Add 1 cup of granulated sugar to the milk. Stir until the sugar is fully dissolved.
- Reduce the heat to low and let the milk simmer gently for about 10 minutes to infuse the flavors. Stir occasionally.
- Remove the saucepan from the heat and let the spiced milk cool for about 15 minutes.
- In a large bowl, whisk 6 large egg yolks until they are pale yellow and slightly thickened.
- Slowly pour about 1 cup of the warm (not hot) spiced milk into the egg yolks while whisking constantly to prevent curdling.
- Pour the egg yolk mixture back into the saucepan with the remaining spiced milk, stirring constantly.
- Return the saucepan to low heat. Cook, stirring constantly, until the mixture thickens slightly and coats the back of a spoon. Do not let it boil or it may split.
- Stir in 1/4 teaspoon of ground nutmeg.
- Remove from heat and strain the mixture through a fine mesh sieve to remove the cinnamon stick and cloves.
- If using, stir in 1/2 cup of rum or brandy.
- Let the rompope cool to room temperature, then refrigerate until chilled. Serve cold.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
251kcal
(13%)
Carbohydrates
32g
(11%)
Protein
6g
(12%)
Fat
8g
(12%)
Saturated Fat
4g
(20%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
2g
Cholesterol
160mg
(53%)
Sodium
54mg
(2%)
Potassium
202mg
(6%)
Fiber
0.3g
(1%)
Sugar
31g
(62%)
Vitamin A
394IU
(8%)
Vitamin C
0.02mg
(0%)
Calcium
173mg
(17%)
Iron
0.4mg
(2%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 251
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 251kcal | 13% |
| Carbohydrates | 32g | 11% |
| Protein | 6g | 12% |
| Fat | 8g | 12% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 160mg | 53% |
| Sodium | 54mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 202mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 0.3g | 1% |
| Sugar | 31g | 62% |
| Vitamin A | 394IU | 8% |
| Vitamin C | 0.02mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 173mg | 17% |
| Iron | 0.4mg | 2% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.