Rum cream is the star ingredient of December, and here’s what you can make with it

For sweet palates, liqueur creams are a delight. For instance, we have the incredible coffee cream or rum cream, the popular ingredient this December that you can use not only for drinks.The rum cream, known as RumChata, is a cream liqueur made in Wisconsin since 2009, and its ingredients include rum, dairy cream, cinnamon, vanilla, sugar, and other spices.Its name is a combination of rum and horchata, and this drink is designed to taste like a mix of the two. It has an alcohol content of 13.75% to 15% by volume, depending on where it is marketed.This delicious ingredient can be perfect for making holiday drinks like hot chocolate, eggnog, or punch, but also for adding flavor to certain desserts. For example, cupcakes or a cheesecake.How to use rum cream this DecemberTo make eggnog with rum cream, you need:5 egg yolks1/3 cup of sugar2 cups of milk1/2 teaspoon of ground cinnamon1/4 teaspoon of nutmeg1 teaspoon of vanilla3/4 cup of heavy cream1 cup of rum creamTo prepare it, first, you need to whisk the egg yolks with the sugar in a large saucepan. Add the milk, nutmeg, cinnamon, and vanilla, and turn on the heat to medium-low. Cook for 10 minutes or until the mixture is thick enough to coat the back of a spoon, but do not let it boil. Remove from heat, add the heavy cream, the rum cream, and refrigerate until cold.You can do the same with your hot chocolate recipe and add the rum cream at the end to turn it into a Christmas cocktail.This December season, take advantage of RumChata to make cupcakes, cheesecake, or a delicious hot chocolate and surprise everyone with its sweet and creamy flavor.