Chokola Cho Ayisyen (Haitian Hot Chocolate)

There is something unique about a tasty Chocopam "Chokola Cho Ayisyen" (Haitian Hot Chocolate); its unique flavor and aroma are to die for. If you haven't tried it, now it's the time. Trust me, after your first cup you'll realize that no other hot chocolates will ever compare.

In Haiti, the consumption of a nice warm hot chocolate in the morning is usually paired with a warm piece of bread. It is very common for Haitians to dip the warm piece of bread in the hot chocolate, prior to taking a bite.

See below the famous Haitian Chokola Cho recipe for your enjoyment:

Serves: 4

Cooking Time: 8 Minutes

Ingredients:

• 1 ball of Chocopam choco;late

• 1 can of evaporated milk

• 1/4 cup of condensed milk

• 2 anise star

• 2 cinnamon sticks

• 4 cups water

• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

• 1/2 teaspoon almond extract

• 1/8 teaspoon salt

• 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg

• 1 tablespoon butter

Instructions

1. Place a medium sauce pan on medium heat, and add your water, anise, cinnamon and Chocopam chocolate bar to a boil until bar is melted. Strain the liquid and discard cocoa remnants.

2. Add liquid back to sauce pan on a medium heat. Pour the milk, condensed milk, salt, nutmeg, almond, vanilla extracts and butter.

3. Stir the content for 2-3 minutes and let it simmer prior to serving it.