Sweet Creme de Vie

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A delicious holiday drink very popular in Cuba.

Submitted by celestrin
Published on June 18, 2020
Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
10 mins
Additional Time:
6 hrs
Total Time:
6 hrs 25 mins
Servings:
20
Yield:
20 servings
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 20 servings

  • 1 cup water

  • 1 ½ cups white sugar

  • 1 teaspoon anise seeds

  • 4 egg yolks

  • 1 (750 milliliter) bottle 151 proof rum (such as Bacardi®)

  • 1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk

  • 1 (12 ounce) can evaporated milk

  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract

Directions

  1. Bring water, sugar, and anise seeds to a boil in a saucepan; lower heat to medium-low. Simmer until thick and syrupy, about 10 more minutes. Remove from heat and pour through a strainer to separate the seeds out; set syrup aside to cool slightly.

  2. Beat eggs yolks in a large bowl until light yellow; add rum, condensed milk, evaporated milk, and vanilla extract. Stir in syrup mixture until mixture is smooth. Pour into decorative bottles and seal tightly. Refrigerate for at least 6 hours before drinking, the longer the better.

Editor's Note:

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

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

260 Calories
4g Fat
28g Carbs
3g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 20
Calories 260
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 4g 5%
Saturated Fat 2g 11%
Cholesterol 53mg 18%
Sodium 45mg 2%
Total Carbohydrate 28g 10%
Total Sugars 27g
Protein 3g 7%
Vitamin C 1mg 1%
Calcium 106mg 8%
Iron 0mg 1%
Potassium 131mg 3%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.