How To Make Haitian Hot Chocolate Recipe | Haitian Hot Cocoa Recipe |

Bring 4 cups of water to a pot and add 0.5 teaspoons of salt, 4 cinnamon sticks, and star anise if desired.

Let the mixture come to a boil.

Once boiling, add the Haitian cocoa balls and lime zest.

Let it boil for 10 minutes.

After boiling, strain the mixture and return it to the pot.

Add 0.5 cups of brown sugar and stir until dissolved.

Add evaporated milk (or heavy cream for creamier texture).

Let it simmer for another 7 to 10 minutes.

Remove the lime zest from the pot.

Add 1 tablespoon of almond imitation extract and 0.5 teaspoons of coconut extract.

Let it simmer for an additional 2 minutes before serving.

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