Advocaat (Eggnog liqueur)
Advocaat is a rich, creamy Dutch eggnog liqueur made with egg yolks, caster sugar, evaporated milk, vanilla, vodka and brandy. The Thermomix heats and stirs the mixture automatically, giving a silky custard without curdling. Ideal as a festive homemade drink or poured over desserts during the holidays.
About this recipe
Advocaat Thermomix TM7 is the ultimate homemade eggnog liqueur: a thick, golden, spoonable drink that outclasses any shop-bought bottle. This recipes page shows how the all-in-one kitchen machine turns egg yolks, caster sugar, evaporated milk, natural vanilla, vodka and brandy into a silky, custard-based liqueur with zero risk of curdled eggs, because the TM7 controls the temperature and stirs continuously. It is the quintessential festive drink for Christmas and New Year, wonderful served chilled in small liqueur glasses, drizzled over vanilla ice cream or used as a decadent dessert sauce. The built-in scale weighs vodka and brandy directly into the mixing bowl, so the alcohol balance is spot on every single batch. Once cooked, the cooling function chills the advocaat quickly to its signature thick consistency. Whether you want an edible gift, a party showstopper or a Dutch winter tradition, this quick liqueur recipe delivers professional results with minimal effort.
Preparation tips
- Use very fresh eggs with vivid orange yolks, as the yolk colour determines that characteristic sunny advocaat hue; pale yolks give a washed-out, thin-looking liqueur that is far less appealing in the glass.
- Add the vodka and brandy only after the yolk and evaporated milk base has thickened and cooled slightly, so the alcohol retains its full aroma and the custard stays silky rather than turning runny.
- Pour the finished advocaat into sterilised glass bottles and keep it refrigerated; it keeps for several weeks, and the flavour of the vanilla and brandy actually improves after a few days of resting.
- Serve advocaat well chilled from the fridge with a tiny spoon, Dutch style, or spoon it generously over vanilla ice cream, pancakes or a pavlova for an instant festive dessert upgrade.
Recipe variations
- Alcohol-free version: simply omit the vodka and brandy and add a little extra evaporated milk and vanilla for a rich, kid-friendly custard-style advocaat that can be served as a dessert sauce at family gatherings.
- Festive winter variant: stir in a pinch of ground cinnamon and freshly grated nutmeg after cooking, or fold in whipped cream for a lighter, snow-white 'snow advocaat' served in glasses rimmed with caster sugar.
Thermomix TM7 Benefits
- Weighing precision - The built-in scale of the TM7 measures vodka and brandy directly into the bowl to the gram. [Weighing]. [Precision Control]
- Hands-free cooking - The Thermomix stirs the egg yolks and evaporated milk continuously while they thicken into custard. [Mixing]. [Hands-Free]
- Temperature control - The TM7 heats the advocaat base gently so the caster sugar dissolves without scrambling the yolks. [Heating]. [Precision Control]
- Airy whipping - The Thermomix whips the egg yolks and sugar until pale and fluffy before any liquid is added. [Whipping]. [Multi-Function]
- Fresh grinding - The TM7 grinds a vanilla pod with caster sugar into aromatic vanilla sugar for maximum flavour. [Grinding]. [Multi-Function]
Ingredients
- egg yolks
- caster sugar
- natural vanilla extract
- evaporated milk
- vodka
- brandy