Traditional drinks / RICETTI
Maltese chestnut and cocoa drink
A warm Christmas drink of chestnuts, cocoa and citrus.
◷ 100 min / 6 servings
Method
- Soak chestnuts in cold water in the fridge overnight. Drain and rinse.
- Put in a pot with measured water, citrus peel, cinnamon and cloves. Simmer covered for 1 hour.
- Mix cocoa and sugar with a little hot liquid and return to the pot.
- Cook another 20–30 minutes until chestnuts are very tender. Remove whole spices and serve in cups with the chestnuts.
✳ From the kitchen
Time excludes overnight soaking.
Tradition reference
Maltese traditional dishes · historical recipe collection ↗Reference for the dish tradition. This recipe is an original home-kitchen adaptation; family versions vary. Not professionally kitchen-tested.