Ponche Creme, Ponche de Creme or Ponche Crema
Ponche De Creme is a Caribbean style eggnog sweetened with condensed milk. Cinnamon and nutmeg are added to provide and extra kick. This drink is sure to get everybody in the holiday spirit.
Ponche Creme, Ponche de Creme or Ponche Crema is a holiday drink enjoyed in multiple islands. It is a Caribbean style eggnog sweetened with condensed milk, cinnamon and nutmeg. Variations include the Latin Coquito which is a similar drink made with coconut flavors. For the holidays, also try the recipe for Jamaican Sorrel also called hibiscus.
Yields 3
INGREDIENTS
- 7 egg yolks
- Zest of 1 lime (removes freshness of eggs)
- 4 tins condensed milk
- 2 tins evaporated milk
- 4 dashes Angostura aromatic bitters
- 1 bottle white rum
- 1 tbsp grated nutmeg
- 1tsp grated cinnamon
INSTRUCTIONS
- Simmer water in a wide pot.
- Slightly beat eggs, lime peel and milk in a steel bowl (if blending use the ‘pulse’ option so as not to over blend.)
- Place bowl over the pot of simmering water and cook, stirring constantly until the mixture is thickened. This signals the egg has been tempered.
- Allow to cool before mixing in the rum and bitters.
- Strain mixture and pour into 750ml bottles.
- Add some of the nutmeg and cinnamon to each bottle.
- Cover and store in a cool place until ready to serve.
- Always serve well shaken and over ice.
NOTES
- Once opened, store in the refrigerator and consume within 1 year. Unopened, it will stay for much longer.
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You mention “tins” of condensed milk and evaporated milk. I know this means “cans,” but is there any way you can tell us the size of the cans (i.e., how many ounces in both types of can)? Thanks. I saw Chef Irie’s show for the first time today and really enjoyed it. Came to get the Cilantro Corn Soup recipe but have found lots of others I am copying to try, this one included.
Hi Michelle, great question. Sometimes we forget everyone isn’t used to the ingredients that most Caribbean folks use daily. There are typically only one size of tin / can. For condensed milk it’s usually 13 – 14 oz, for evaporated milk it’s usually 12 oz. Please note that because of the richness of these types of milk, they are usually added to taste. You can taste them straight from the can so you know what you’re getting into ;-).