Desserts

Dous chouchou (chayote dessert)

A soft, sweet dessert in which chayote, a mild-flavoured vegetable, is slowly cooked in a syrup scented with cinnamon and vanilla. It can be eaten plain or with a little cream.

40 min
4 servings
Medium
Budget-friendly
🇭🇹 Haiti

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Instructions

Peel the chayotes, cut them in half, remove the central stone and dice them.
In a saucepan, heat the water with the sugar and cinnamon.
Add the chayote cubes and the pinch of salt.
Simmer over low heat for 20 to 25 minutes, until the pieces are tender and translucent.
Add the vanilla and let the syrup reduce for another 5 minutes.
Remove the cinnamon and let it cool slightly.
Serve warm or cold, optionally drizzled with condensed milk.