Chocolate Eggnog (Ponche de Chocolate)

Indulge in the perfect holiday treat with our delightful chocolate eggnog, ideal for any festive occasion. Whether you're celebrating Valentine's Day or simply craving a rich chocolatey beverage, this recipe is a must-try for chocolate enthusiasts year-round.

Receta de Ponche de Chocolate en español.

Note: For those who prefer the classic vanilla eggnog, just omit the cocoa powder from the recipe.

Chocolate Eggnog

Ingredients:
4 cups milk
⅓ cup of chocolate powder
1 anise star
1 cinnamon stick
2 cloves
pinch of nutmeg
1½ teaspoon vanilla
1 ½ cups of Rum
8 egg yolks
2 tablespoons of sugar
1 can of condensed milk (1 ½ cup = 405 g)
1 can of evaporated milk (11 oz.)
¼ - ½ cup of sugar 

 

Preparation:

1. Bring to a slight boil the milk and chocolate, then mix in the anise, cinnamon, cloves, nutmeg, and one cup of rum minus 1 tablespoon. Reserve the tablespoon of rum for egg yolks. Let simmer until the spices release their aroma and the rum evaporates. Remove from heat, let stand covered for an hour, and then strain to eliminate the spices. Combined with condensed milk and evaporated milk. Add ¼ cup of sugar a little until the desired sweetness is achieved. Bring to medium heat, stirring constantly with a wooden spoon.

2. Meanwhile, beat egg yolks with 2 tablespoons of sugar, and vanilla until it's pale yellow and has doubled in volume. Add the reserved tablespoon of rum, beat for one more minute, and set aside.

3. When the milk mixture reaches a high temperature, but not a boil. Temper the yolks by taking a bit of hot milk and pouring it in a stream into the yolks while beating. Then slowly add the yolks to the milk mixture while beating rapidly with a whisk until combined. Continue stirring until it thickens and remove from heat.

4. Cool before pouring into properly sterilized bottles and keep in the refrigerator. Serve cold.

Note:
a) When cooled it thickens even more.
b) If you like, you can use more condensed milk and omit the sugar.

Yield: About 7 cups. Fills two medium size bottles.

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