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RCI-BV.005.0054.001

Rum Popo

Rum Popo from the Recidemia collection

nut-free
Prep25 min
Cook15 min
Total40 min
Servings4
Difficultyintermediate

Ingredients

  • 9 unit
  • strong rum or to taste (2 cups / 500 ml)
    1 pint
  • 4 unit
  • 1 oz
  • tins large evaporated milk
    6 unit
  • tins sweetened condensed milk (or to taste)
    2 unit

Method

1
Separate the 9 eggs, placing yolks in one large bowl and whites in another. Reserve the whites for later use.
2
Beat the egg yolks with an electric mixer or whisk until pale and thick, about 2-3 minutes.
3
Grate the nutmeg into the beaten yolks, then add the cinnamon stick and the 1 pint of rum, stirring well to combine.
4
Pour the 6 tins of evaporated milk into the egg yolk mixture and stir thoroughly until fully incorporated.
5
Add the 2 tins of sweetened condensed milk and stir until the mixture is smooth and well combined. Taste and adjust sweetness if desired.
6
Beat the reserved egg whites until stiff peaks form, then gently fold them into the rum mixture in two additions using a spatula to maintain the airiness.
7
Strain the popo through a fine-mesh sieve to remove the cinnamon stick and any lumps, creating a smooth texture.
8
Pour the finished rum popo into bottles or serving glasses and refrigerate until ready to serve. The drink will keep for several weeks when properly bottled.