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Learn how to make Coquito (Puerto Rican Eggnog) at home and make your Christmas or any other holiday unforgettable. Rich, creamy, boozy! | cookingtheglobe.com
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Traditional Puerto Rican Eggnog (Coquito) Recipe

If you still don't know how to make Coquito (Puerto Rican Eggnog), this comprehensive guide is for you. Rich, creamy, boozy!
Cuisine Puerto Rican
Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings 8 cups
Calories 743kcal
Author CookingTheGlobe

Ingredients

  • 5 large egg yolks
  • 1 can (12 oz. / 350ml) evaporated milk
  • 1 can (14 oz. / 400 ml) can sweetened condensed milk
  • 1 can (15 oz. / 450 ml) can cream of coconut
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup white rum , or to taste
  • ground cinnamon , for garnish

Instructions

  • Whisk the egg yolks and evaporated milk in a heat-proof bowl placed over a saucepan of simmering water. Stir until the mixture coats the spoon and is warm to the touch. Transfer to a blender.
  • Add all the remaining ingredients except cinnamon and blend until smooth. Chill for 2-5 hours. Sprinkle with cinnamon and serve. Enjoy!

Notes

If raw eggs are not a concern, you can skip the simmering part and just blend all the ingredients in a blender.
Adapted from Daisy's Holiday Cooking by Daisy Martinez

Nutrition

Calories: 743kcal