Ackee Hot Chocolate
Though purists may argue that white chocolate isn't chocolate and some Jamaicans will argue that "nutten nuh sweeter than chocolate tea". Ackee Hot Chocolate is a must try for the foodie! Try this indulgent drink topped with marshmallows or spiked with your favourite liquor.
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups Milk
- 1/2 cup Parboiled/Canned Ackee
- 4 oz White Chocolate Good quality bar, not chips for baking
- 1 tsp Cornstarch Optional
- 1 tsp Vanilla Extract
Optional:
- Marshmallows for garnish and splash of liquor (dark rum creme de menthe, coconut rum or
- coffee liqueur) if desired
Instructions
- Blend ackee till completely smooth (alternately, pass it through a fine sieve)
- Reserve a little of the milk to mix the cornstarch with (if using); pour the rest of the milk along
- with the blended ackee into a saucepan and place over medium heat.
- When the ackee mixture begins to simmer, whisk together cornstarch and reserved milk then
- add to the ackee in the saucepan, stirring until slightly thickened.
- Remove from heat and add the chocolate, whisk until chocolate melts completely, then add
- vanilla.
- Pour into cups and serve warm.
- Top with marshmallows and/or add a splash of liquor if desired