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Creamy Dasheen Punch

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A creamy Caribbean punch made from boiled dasheen blended with sweetened milk and warm spices. Smooth, velvety, and full of Tobago flavor. A comforting island drink that proves even a root can shine in a glass.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: Caribbean
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1/2 lb dasheen
  • Water to boil
  • 1 tin condensed milk
  • 2 cups whole milk or almond milk
  • 1/4 tsp nutmeg
  • 1 tsp essence
  • 2 - 4 dashes angostura bitters

Method
 

  1. Peel and cut up dasheen into cubes
  2. Add cubes to pot and add water to just cover the dasheen cubes. Add a pinch of salt to the boiling water
  3. Boil for about 15 - 20 minutes. Dasheen should pierce easily with a fork.
  4. Take cubed dasheen and add to blender along with the remaining ingredients.
  5. Blend until smooth.
  6. Adjust sweetness if needed.
  7. Pour into a large jug and either set to chill or serve over ice.

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