Heinzis Cream – Almond Liqueur

Summary

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoon cane sugar, brown
• 400 ml cream
• 200 ml milk
• 4 tablespoon almond (s), blanched, chopped
• 1 vanilla pod (s)
• 2 teaspoons vanilla sugar
• 6 tablespoon sugar
• 200 ml vodka

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Instructions

1. Caramelize 2 tablespoon brown sugar over medium-high heat for about 5 minutes until golden brown.
2. Remove from heat and carefully pour in 400 ml cream (the mixture will bubble). Stir well to dissolve the caramel.
3. Return the pan to medium heat and bring the mixture to a gentle simmer.
4. Add 200 ml milk, 6 tablespoon sugar, 4 tablespoon blanched chopped almonds, 1 vanilla pod, and 2 teaspoons vanilla sugar.
5. Simmer gently over medium-low heat for 15 minutes.
6. Remove from heat and let cool to room temperature.
7. Once cooled, stir in 200 ml vodka, or add more or less based on your preferred strength.
8. Let the mixture steep at room temperature for 24 hours.
9. Pour through a fine sieve to strain out the almonds and vanilla pod.
10. Bottle and store in the refrigerator.