Black Sapote Nice Cream
The black sapote is a member of the persimmon family, with flesh that resembles chocolate pudding. Make sure you let your black sapotes ripen until very soft before cutting them open. Ingredients: 4 black sapotes, fully ripened2 ripe bananas, peeled and frozen for at least 24 hoursDesiccated coconut, for garnish Method: Scoop out black sapote…
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