Breadfruit is a versatile fruit that can be used in a variety of dishes, including desserts. One popular dessert recipe is breadfruit with sweet coconut milk. This dish is a favorite in many Caribbean and pacific island countries and it’s easy to see why. The creamy sweet coconut milk pairs perfectly with the starchy, slightly sweet breadfruit.
Here’s how to make this delicious dessert ingredient need it:
1. Pick breadfruit at the correct stage; not too ripe, not too green.
2. Breadfruit can be cut and steamed or baked (quarter the breadfruit, and cube,
remove the core, stem and then peel off the skin).
3. I can of coconut milk with full fat (do not use low fat milk)
4. ½ cup of sugar plain sugar will be fine
5. ½ teaspoon of salt preferring sea salt
6.1 teaspoon of vanilla extract
7. ½ teaspoon of ground cinnamon
8. ½ teaspoon of ground nutmeg
Instructions:
1. Place the cubed breadfruit into a medium pot. The breadfruit should be fully cooked,
and at either warm or room temperature.
2. Turn up the heat and pour in the coconut milk.
3. Gently mix and then place the lid on the pot. Simmer on low heat for 20 min, stirring
occasionally.
4. Add sugar and salt. Stir to dissolve.
5. Add vanilla and cinnamon and nutmeg
6. Simmer for another 5 min
7. Spoon into individual dessert bowls and serve hot.
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