Ponche De Crème (Dairy Free)
Learn how to make ponche de creme (aka punch ah creme) dairy free and cooked version (no raw eggs) of a deliciously creamy Trinidad and Tobago Christmas beverage.
Servings 6 servings
Calories 705kcal
Ingredients
- 6 large eggs cracked with the membranes removed (cuts the rawness)
- 3 cups almond milk (710ml)
- 4 cups dairy free condensed milk (950ml)
- 2 teaspoon angostura bitters (10g)
- Lime peel
- fresh nutmeg to taste approx ½ teaspoon dried
- rum/rum essence (if you are using, to taste) puncheon rum/white oak
Instructions
- Place the eggs in a medium sized bowl along with the lime peel and whisk the eggs by hand and set aside.
- Use a slotted spoon to remove and discard the lime peel.
- Place the almond milk in a saucepan on low heat, constantly stirring until the milk becomes hot and steaming (DO NOT BOIL THE MILK). You want the milk to reach 160f (71c) use a thermometer if you need to or have one.
- Remove the saucepan from the stove and very slowly pour the milk into the eggs while whisking briskly (this is called tempering). Do this slowly so the eggs don't scramble.
- Once the milk has been mixed in return the egg/milk mixture back on the stove on low heat and continue to whisk for about 2 minutes.
- Remove the saucepan from the stove and allow to cool down before stirring in the dairy free condensed milk, angostura bitters, nutmeg and rum/essence if using.
- Strain the liquid and store in a jar/glass bottle and refrigerate overnight
Notes
- If you are adding alcohol but want to cook the eggs first then follow the recipe as instructed and add the rum last.
- Choose whichever dairy free condensed milk option (store bought or homemade) is easiest for you.
- For best results leave to infuse overnight, refrigerate and serve the next day
- If you are making the dairy free condensed milk I would recommend making it the day before so that it thickens up nicely.
- Homemade condensed milk tends to have a dark hue so don't be alarmed if your drink looks darker than how it normally would.
- This is the recipe that you need for my homemade Vegan Condensed Milk.
- Keep the drink refrigerated and consume within 5 days
Nutrition
Calories: 705kcal | Carbohydrates: 120g | Protein: 22g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 189mg | Sodium: 429mg | Potassium: 72mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 118g | Vitamin A: 748IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 688mg | Iron: 1mg