Desserts And Good Food

      Coquito is the traditional Puerto Rican  drink   for Christmas.  Almost every family have their own recipe. Here I share with you 2 versions of the recipe. One with eggs and the other is the easy version without eggs, hope you enjoy making this recipe with your family and friends and tell me about it.                                            dessertsandgoodfood.blogspot.com Ingredients: 1 cup heavy whipping cream 3 egg yolks (from organic eggs) 2 tablespoons of white sugar pinch of salt   1 cinnamon stick 1 tablespoon vanilla extract 1 can condensed milk 2 cans of coconut milk pinch of nutmeg 1/2 cup(or to taste) Coconut Rum In a small sauce pan mix the egg yolks with the sugar, add the heavy cream, pinch of salt, cinnamon stick and mix until combined. Turn the heat to medium and cook the mixture stirring constantly until reaches 160°F.  Remove the cinnamon stick and set aside.  In the blender combine the condensed milk, coconut milk, nutmeg and vanil

      This is one of the first and simplest desserts on the Puerto Rican table.  I like to add a touch of brandy even though the original recipe does not have alcohol in it.                     dessertsandgoodfood.blogspot.com Ingredients: 2 ripe plantains 2 tablespoons butter 1 tablespoon olive oil                         1/4 cup white sugar                   1 cinnamon stick 5 whole cloves 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 teaspoon brandy (optional) Peel and cut the plantain in 1/2 inch round slices. In a shallow pan at medium heat add the oil and the plantains. Pan fry for a few minutes until caramelized on both sides Add the butter to the pan followed by the sugar, cinnamon stick, clove and vanilla and cook for about 2 minutes or until slightly browned.  Add brandy and mix. Serve warm or at room temperature.