Advocaat, a Dutch delicacy

Made with yolks, sugar, brandy and vanilla. It is really easy to make and truly delicious! It is like Eggnog but flavoured with vanilla and without nutmeg.
Did you know that the word “brandy” comes from the Dutch word “brandewijn” which means “burnt wine”.
Nice to make for Easter, but hey, do we need an excuse to make a brandy liquor?

Recipe for Advocaat

200 gr   yolks
200 gr   sugar
200 ml  brandy (or 250 ml for a stronger Advocaat)
1           vanilla bean

Whisk the yolks, sugar and vanilla together and add the brandy. Whisk this mixture ‘au bain marie’ until it thickens. Cool the ‘Advocaat’ over an ice bath and it is ready. Serve with soft peak whipped cream.

Happy Easter!