Advocaat (dutch eggnog)

    
10eaeggs
1/2tsalt
1 1/2csugar
3tbcognac
1 1/2tvanilla extract
Directions:
Separate the eggs and beat the yolks with the salt and the sugar, until themixture is thick and creamy. Beat in the cognac, very slowly and put themixture into a double saucepan. Heat gently, whisking all the time untilthe advocaat is warm (not hot) and thick. Remove the pan from the heat andstir in the vanilla essence. Pour into a jug. Advocaat is served in a glassand eaten with a teaspoon.  It can also be topped with whipped cream.Advocaat is nothing like the eggnog here in America... it is thick and creamy---not foamy at all. This delicious Dutch drink is actually eaten with a spoon!