Trinidad's Ponche de Cr?me (Cream Punch)

Trinidad's Ponche de Cr?me (Cream Punch)

This ponche de cr?me is Trinidad’s traditional Christmas drink. It’s got quite a kick if you use just the right amount of rum.

Prep Time:
15 mins
Additional Time:
60 mins
Total Time:
1 hr 15 mins
Servings:
6

Ingredients

  • 6 large eggs, beaten
  • 2 teaspoons grated lime zest
  • 3 (14 ounce) cans sweetened condensed milk
  • ¾ cup canned evaporated milk
  • 1 ½ cups rum
  • 1 tablespoon aromatic bitters
  • 1 pinch freshly grated nutmeg

Directions

Step 1
Beat eggs and lime zest in a large bowl using an electric mixer until light and fluffy. Gradually pour in condensed milk while continuing to mix, and then pour in evaporated milk.

Step 2
Stir in rum and bitters and sprinkle with nutmeg. Transfer to a bottle and chill for at least 1 hour before serving.

Step 3
Serve over crushed ice.

Editor’s Notes:

This recipe contains raw egg. We recommend that pregnant women, young children, older adults, and the immunocompromised do not consume raw egg. Learn more about egg safety from our article, How to Make Your Eggs Safe.