5. Crème De Vie
Ingredients:
- 2 cups half and half
- 1 (14 oz.) can sweetened condensed milk
- 1 large cinnamon stick
- 4 egg yolks
- 1 cup Smirnoff Vanilla
- ¼ cup hazelnut liqueur
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Directions:
In a small saucepan under medium-low heat, whisk together the half and half and condensed milk and bring to a simmer. Once it reaches a simmer, add the cinnamon stick and let simmer for 6 minutes, then remove from heat.
Now temper the egg yolks. Add the yolks to a large bowl, then pour in the milk mixture into the bowl in a slow and steady stream while simultaneously whisking the yolks. Once the yolks and the milk mixture have been fully incorporated, whisk in the vodka, hazelnut liqueur and vanilla extract. Let chill completely then serve in a short glass over ice with a sprinkle of ground cinnamon.
Serves: 6