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Homemade RumChata

A creamy cinnamon-spiced rum liqueur that tastes like liquid dessert. This easy homemade RumChata requires just 15 minutes of prep and 48 hours of steeping to deliver rich vanilla and warming spice notes.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 2 days
Total Time 2 days 15 minutes
Servings: 16 1.5-ounce serving
Course: Drinks and Beverages
Cuisine: Caribbean-inspired
Calories: 140
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main
  • 1 cup white rum preferably 80 proof, a lighter style works best
  • 1 can 14 ounces sweetened condensed milk
  • 1 cup heavy cream or full-fat coconut cream for dairy-free
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract pure vanilla, not imitation
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/8 teaspoon ground cloves
  • 1/8 teaspoon ground allspice
  • Pinch of sea salt

Equipment

  • Glass jar or bottle (750 mL capacity minimum)
  • Fine mesh strainer or cheesecloth
  • Coffee filters
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Whisk or stirring spoon
  • Funnel (optional)
  • Sealed storage bottle

Method
 

  1. Choose a clean, completely dry glass jar or bottle (750 mL capacity minimum).
  2. Pour 1 cup white rum into the prepared jar.
  3. Add 1 can (14 ounces) sweetened condensed milk and stir vigorously for about 30 seconds.
  4. Pour in 1 cup heavy cream while stirring constantly in one direction to prevent curdling.
  5. Add 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon, 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg, 1/8 teaspoon ground cloves, and 1/8 teaspoon ground allspice; whisk thoroughly for 1 minute.
  6. Stir in 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract and a pinch of sea salt, mixing well for 30 seconds.
  7. Cover the jar tightly and store in a cool, dark cabinet for at least 48 hours to steep.
  8. After steeping, line a fine mesh strainer with cheesecloth or coffee filters and slowly pour the mixture through it into a clean bottle.
  9. Transfer the strained RumChata into a sealed storage bottle and label with the date.

Notes

Shake the jar gently every 12 hours during steeping to help the spices extract evenly.