Chocolate and Spice

The combination of chocolate and hot pepper is not something that most North Americans consider mixing on a daily basis. However, since Caribbean cooking is an interesting concoction of many different cultures, it seems only natural that chocolate would be mixed with spice at some point. Chocolate is a long time favorite within the Caribbean, and hot peppers seem to be abundant in nearly every dish served throughout the islands.

When the sweet subtlety of chocolate is combined with the quick punch of hot spice, the outcome is truly unique. As the chocolate melts in your mouth, the small hints of hot pepper that are hiding within the chocolate tend to escape effortlessly onto your tongue. The result is really succulently sweet and spicy, and this is the true crux of Caribbean cuisine.

One of the most popular desserts that you can easily find within the Caribbean is a chocolate cake made with hot peppers. Not only is this cake moist and deliciously chocolatey, it also has that peppery kick that produces sheer enjoyment. Caribbean chefs love to cross many different flavors in order to form fusion cuisine that is surprising and tempting. If the thought of chocolate and pepper does not appeal to you right away, when you are in the Caribbean you must try this devilish dessert. A proper Caribbean caterer will be able to incorporate many different flavors from the islands that make up the Caribbean, so don’t be afraid to try a few unique items when it comes time to plan your next event. Caribbean food is more than flavorful, it is addicting – so watch out for that spice hidden beneath your chocolate!