Crema de Vie (Cuban Eggnog)

Crema de vie is creamy Cuban eggnog made with cinnamon simple syrup, sweetened condensed milk, evaporated milk, eggs, vanilla, and rum. The hardest part of this recipe will be chilling the crema de vie in the fridge for 1 hour before serving. Can't wait for you to make it for your friends & family this holiday season!

📝 Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 1 1/2 cup water
• 1 cinnamon stick
• 6 large egg yolks
• 12 ounces evaporated milk
• 14 ounces sweetened condensed milk
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 cup white rum* (or more to taste)

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1Make the cinnamon simple syrup. In a large saucepan, heat granulated sugar with water, and the cinnamon stick at medium-high heat, about 3-4 minutes, until all the sugar is dissolved. Transfer to a large measuring cup or bowl. Set aside and save the cinnamon stick.
2. 2Heat the milk. In a large bowl, place your egg yolks. Set aside. In a saucepan, heat up the evaporated milk at medium-high heat for about 4-5 minutes.
3. 3Temper the eggs. Slowly pour the heated evaporated milk over the eggs while whisking to combine. Be careful not to pour in too much milk at a time or you will get scrambled eggs and will have to start over. This skip will help reduce your risk of salmonella. Don't skip this step!
4. 4Blend the ingredients. Once the egg and milk mixture has cooled, transfer it to a blender then add the simple syrup, sweetened condensed milk, vanilla extract, and rum. Blend until all is well combined and frothy.
5. 5Chill the eggnog. Transfer to a large bottle or swing-top bottle, add the cinnamon stick, and place in the fridge for 1 hour to chill or overnight. Stir before serving. Enjoy!