8 whole eggs, 550 g Licor 43, 400 g double cream, 350 g milk and 10 minutes at 70 °C on speed 4. This advocaat needs no egg-separating, no leftover egg whites and no plain schnapps. The Licor 43 brings vanilla, sweetness and alcohol all in one. The result: an advocaat that tastes creamier and more rounded than the classic version.
Advocaat with Licor 43 in the Thermomix® (Whole Eggs)
Ingredients 0 / 6 ✓
- 8 eggs
- 400 g double cream
- 350 g milk
- 150 g sugar
- 2 sachets vanilla sugar Or 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 550 g Licor 43
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Heat.
Add all ingredients to the mixing bowl and heat for 10 min / 70°C / speed 4.
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Sterilise.
In the meantime, sterilise the bottles with boiling water.
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Fill.
Fill the advocaat into the bottles, seal and leave to cool.
Tip: Always use fresh eggs. Even though salmonella is killed at 70 °C after 10 minutes, using fresh eggs keeps you on the safe side.
You can use milk with 1.5 % or 3.5 % fat content.
If the advocaat becomes too thick, add a splash of milk to thin it down.
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Whole eggs instead of just yolks: why it works
In the classic advocaat recipe, only egg yolks go in. Here we use 8 whole eggs. The egg white does not make the liqueur watery. Instead, it gives a lighter texture. The Thermomix® emulsifies the yolks and whites together with the cream and milk so finely that no lumps form.
Important: use fresh eggs, grade A. Old eggs can turn the flavour. Not sure? Place the eggs in a glass of water. If they sink, they are fresh. If they float, throw them out.
70 °C: the temperature that makes all the difference
At 70 °C, exactly the right thing happens: the eggs are pasteurised (safe to drink) but do not set. Above 80 °C the egg white coagulates and you get flakes instead of cream. The Thermomix® holds 70 °C steady for the full 10 minutes, which is almost impossible to achieve by hand on the hob.
10 minutes on speed 4 is enough. Speed 4 stirs evenly without incorporating too much air. Going higher (speed 6 and above) gives you a foamy liqueur instead of a creamy one.
What Licor 43 brings to the recipe
Licor 43 is a Spanish vanilla liqueur with 31 % ABV. The 550 g bring not only the alcohol but also vanilla, citrus and a light spice note. That means the recipe needs less sugar (only 150 g) and no additional vanilla extract. The 2 sachets of vanilla sugar reinforce the vanilla note of the Licor 43.
No Licor 43 to hand? Amaretto works as an alternative but gives a different flavour (marzipan instead of vanilla). Vodka plus 1 tsp vanilla extract is the neutral option.
Storage and shelf life
Fill immediately into sterilised bottles and seal. Stored in the fridge, the advocaat keeps for at least 4 weeks, often 6 to 8 weeks. Give the bottle a shake before serving, as the cream can settle slightly.
The liqueur tastes best served ice cold. As a dessert: pour a splash over vanilla ice cream or use it in an advocaat crème brûlée.
Chocolate, coffee or alcohol-free: variations
Chocolate advocaat: Add 3 tbsp cocoa powder to the ingredients. The chocolate note pairs well with the vanilla of the Licor 43. Or use our chocolate advocaat recipe directly.
Coffee advocaat: Add 2 tbsp instant espresso powder. The coffee flavour makes the liqueur more grown-up and less sweet.
Yolks only: Instead of 8 whole eggs, use only 8 yolks. The liqueur becomes denser and deeper in colour. Use the egg whites for meringue or whipped cream.
More advocaat recipes: classic advocaat, advocaat with whole eggs (without Licor 43), advocaat truffles, advocaat cake and egg punch.
What is the difference from regular advocaat?
You will find even more liqueur recipes made with the Thermomix® in our liqueur collection.
Serve with: waffles, vanilla ice cream and chocolate mousse.
Also worth a look: Easter liqueur with vanilla and apricot, Thermomix®.
The classic advocaat uses only egg yolks, plain schnapps and a vanilla pod. It is more intense and egg-forward. The Licor 43 version with whole eggs, cream and milk is milder, creamier and more vanilla-forward thanks to the Licor 43. Both are great, but the Licor 43 version is more beginner-friendly.
Can I drink the liqueur warm?
Yes, as an egg punch variation. Warm one serving in the Thermomix® to 60 °C (2 minutes, speed 1). Do not go above 70 °C or the cream will curdle.
