Homemade Advocaat

Description
This is the Dutch equivalent of eggnog and literally translated means "lawyer". This traditional Dutch beverage is always served during the Christmas season. Serve in a lovely glass and provide the guest with a small spoon for consumption of the beverage.

Ingredients

 * 10 egg yolks
 * pinch of salt
 * 275 grams finely granulated sugar
 * 1½ tsp vanilla extract
 * 400 ml brandy (brandewijn)

Directions

 * 1) Beat the yolks, salt and sugar until the mix is creamy and thick.
 * 2) Very slowly pour in the brandy, but keep on beating the mixture.
 * 3) Pour the mix into a heavy saucepan and heat gently, whisking constantly until the advocaat is warm (not hot) and thick.
 * 4) Remove from the heat and pour into a clean bottle.
 * 5) The advocaat should be thick enough to scoop with a spoon to eat.
 * 6) It usually is served with whipped cream.
 * 7) Despite its appearance, advocaat is viewed as a beverage.