Caribbean Papaya Dessert Recipes

With its mouth-watering flavour and tropical origins, the papaya fruit can be implemented into many delicious recipes that are just perfect for hot days. There are many different types of Caribbean papaya dessert recipes that are fruity, sweet and ideal for all occasions.

Papaya yogurt boats recipe

This delightful delicacy is simple and quick to make. It requires the fruit of the papaya and some other ingredients, to create a pleasant yet rich assortment of flavours. To create papaya yogurt boats, which is one of the best Caribbean papaya dessert recipes available, you'll need:

1 ripe papaya (seeded and halved)
2 tbsp. honey
2 tbsp. lime juice
1/2 cup low fat natural yogurt

Once you have your ingredients prepared and ready, you can begin to create the papaya yogurt boats. Depending on the number of people you are serving, you may need more ingredients. Firstly, combine the limejuice and honey with a spoon or whisk. Pour in the yogurt and stir in slowly until it has a thick and creamy consistency. Now, place your papaya halves on a plate and pour the liquid in. It's as simple as that! Serve with a dusting of sugar if you wish.

Papaya and banana pie
When papaya is baked into a heavenly pie, its wonderful flavours shine through and tingle your taste buds in an intense way. Papaya and banana pie is one of the tastiest Caribbean papaya dessert recipes of all time. The ingredients you will need are:

1/2 cup papaya (nectar)
1/2 cup bananas (sliced)
1/2 cup sugar
A pinch of cinnamon
A pinch of powdered ginger
1/4 tsp. salt
1 tbsp. lemon juice
3 tbsp. cornstarch
3 tbsp. cold water
1 prepared and baked pie shell

Mix together half the papaya nectar, sugar, lemon juice, ginger, cinnamon and salt. Once these are combined, bring to the boil on a low heat in a pan. Now, blend together the water and cornstarch into a thick consistency. Stir until it thickens well and is clear. Leave the previous boiled ingredients to cool and then combine with the bananas and leftover papaya nectar. Pour the all of the combined liquids into the pie shell and leave to cool. Serve with some whipped cream.

These Caribbean papaya dessert recipes are very simple and fun to make. It is a good idea to incorporate your own twists and pass the fun on to someone else! Enjoy your Caribbean papaya dessert recipes, and prepare to make seconds for your guests!