Okay, so I’ve been seeing this “dessert chili” thing all over the internet, and I was like, “What the heck is that?” I mean, chili is supposed to be savory, right? With beans and meat and spices? But I’m always up for trying something new, so I decided to give it a shot.
First, I gathered my ingredients. This is where things got interesting. Instead of the usual chili stuff, I grabbed:
- Sweet potatoes
- Black beans (okay, those are normal)
- Chocolate chips (yup, you read that right)
- Cocoa powder
- Cinnamon
- Maple syrup
- And a little bit of chili powder, just for a tiny kick
I started by chopping up the sweet potatoes into little cubes. Then, I threw them in a big pot with the black beans and some water. I let that simmer for a while until the sweet potatoes got all soft and mushy.
Now for the fun part. I dumped in the chocolate chips, cocoa powder, cinnamon, and maple syrup. I also added that pinch of chili powder, because, why not? I stirred everything together until it was all melted and combined and looked like a big pot of chocolatey goodness.
I let it simmer for a little bit longer, just to make sure all the flavors got to know each other. And then, I took a deep breath and tried it.
The Verdict
Honestly? It was surprisingly good! It was sweet, of course, but the cinnamon and chili powder gave it this warm, spicy undertone that was really interesting. The sweet potatoes and black beans made it feel like actual chili, but the chocolate was definitely the star of the show.
Would I make it again? Maybe! It’s not something I’d eat every day, but it was a fun experiment, and it definitely satisfied my sweet tooth. If you’re feeling adventurous, I say give it a try! You might be surprised at how much you like sweet and spicy chili.
