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Two glasses filled with ice and creamy cremas.

Haitian Cremas

A sweet and creamy alcoholic drink popular in Haiti. Made with creamed coconut, condensed milk, rum, and spices.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Servings: 13
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: Caribbean
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 bottle of dark rum I used Rhum Barbancourt
  • 2 cups granulated sugar
  • ¾ cup water
  • 3 cinnamon sticks
  • 1 can 14 oz condensed milk
  • 1 can 12 oz evaporated milk
  • 1 can 15 oz cream of coconut
  • 1 teaspoon nutmeg
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 2 tablespoons vanilla extract
  • Zest of 2 limes

Method
 

  1. Add sugar and water to a saucepan over medium heat.
  2. Add cinnamon sticks and stir occasionally until the sugar fully dissolves—do not let it brown.
  3. Once a simple syrup forms, remove from heat and carefully pour into a large glass bowl to cool.
  4. When cooled, whisk in the rum.
  5. Slowly whisk in the condensed milk, evaporated milk, and cream of coconut.
  6. Add the nutmeg, cinnamon, vanilla extract, and lime zest.
  7. Let the mixture rest for a couple of hours to allow the flavors to blend.
  8. Strain before bottling.
  9. Serve over ice or at room temperature.

Notes

Storage Tips:
  • Store in airtight containers (reuse the rum bottle or mason jars).
  • Keep refrigerated.

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