Elevate Your Celebrations with the Traditional Italian Egg Liqueur: Easy Vov Recipe
Elevate your holiday celebrations with the exquisite Italian egg liqueur known as Vov. This traditional delicacy, combines the rich flavors of egg yolks, Marsala wine, and milk to create a velvety, indulgent treat.
Ingredients
- 10 egg yolks
- 500 g granulated sugar
- 100 ml dry Marsala
- 100 ml pure alcohol
- 500 ml milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine the yolks with sugar.
- Using a whisk, beat the mixture until a thick, homogeneous cream forms.
- Gradually add the alcohol and dry Marsala wine, continuing to whisk.
- Finally, incorporate the milk and vanilla.
- Transfer the mixture to a double boiler. Ensure the water bath is gently simmering, not boiling, to prevent curdling the eggs.
- Continuously stir the mixture over the simmering water bath, allowing the cream to thicken for at least 10 minutes until the sugar’s graininess dissipates.
- Allow the Vov to cool, then transfer it to bottles and store in a cool, dark place, preferably the refrigerator.
- Enjoy either chilled or at room temperature.