Advocaat (German Eierlikor) - cooking recipe

Ingredients

10 egg yolks, at room temperature
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 1/3 cups superfine sugar
1 1/2 cups brandy (preferably a clear brandy or eau de vie, such as Kirschwasser) or 1 1/2 cups cognac (preferably a clear brandy or eau de vie, such as Kirschwasser)
2 teaspoons vanilla extract

Preparation

Beat the egg yolks, salt and sugar until thickened and lemony in color.
Slowly trickle in the brandy, while still beating.
Pour the mixture into a saucepan and warm over a LOW heat, continuously whisking. Do not boil.
The Advocaat is ready when it coats the back of a spoon.
Remove from heat and whisk in the vanilla extract.
Let cool.
Serve immediately, or cover & refrigerate until serving time.
Serve Advocaat in a wide brimmed cocktail glass, with whipped cream and dust with cocoa powder.
Or, fold some whipped cream through the Advocaat to create a decadent dessert called Tokkelroom.