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The English name for this delicious fruit are many - Sapota, Manilkara zapota, Noseberry, Sapodilla Plum, Chico Sapote, etc. I always thought that it was an Indian fruit. However, I was surprised to discover that this fruit originates from Mexico and the Caribbean. Thanks to the Spaniards who brought this fruit to the Indian subcontinent. Today it has become almost like a native fruit to India that everyone loves. This fruit is easily available in India and is also one of the cheapest. You can gauge my fondness for this fruit from the fact that I even nicknamed my younger brother ‘Chikoo’ because he looked all cute and chubby as a kid. Chikku juice also reminds me of my dad. Whenever we wanted to have a heart-to-heart conversation, we two would take off to the nearby juice stall (at Sadguru, in Chembur) and discuss life over a glass of Chickoo Milkshake! Best memory ever! I have added some additional ingredients to make this Indian milkshake even more flavorful. I feel the true identity of a good Sapota shake is the thick and creamy texture. It should not be very thin and runny. My homemade Chikku Juice recipe is all that and more! Chocolate - Cocoa or cacao powder gives this thick and creamy Chikoo fruit juice a chocolaty flavor. Coffee - Adding instant coffee to recipes like this helps bring out the flavors of chocolate and Chikoo. I add instant coffee to Brownies as well for this very reason. Whole milk and heavy cream give body and texture to the Chikoo milkshake. Use full-fat milk and cream to get the maximum creamy flavor. But you can also make it using low-fat milk and cream. Sweetener - I have used regular white sugar in this milkshake recipe. But you can use any sweetener of your choice. Pitted dates or jaggery can also be used. Depending upon the sweetness of the sapota fruit, adjust the sugar quantity. you can also choose to make this sapota juice without sugar. You can also use vegan honey. Vanilla extract is an optional ingredient but it’s a good addition to the Chikoo milkshake. It gives the drink a nice aromatic flavor. Apart from these ingredients, you will need a high-powered blender to make the Sapota juice.
Enjoy this super creamy Chikoo milkshake any time of the day or night. You can also have it for breakfast. It will keep you energized the whole day. Make it for your kids as an evening beverage or as an after-school snack. It is also a perfect beverage to complement your weekend indulgent brunch. It’s a dessert drink that can also be served at parties and get-togethers. I had once served it in shot glasses at our Diwali party! It was a HUGE hit! Enjoy this shake after a meal, as a midnight snack, or make this drink on special occasions like birthdays, anniversaries, or date nights. It’s also a preferred drink for summer! The final texture of the Chikoo shake should be thick and creamy. Add more sapota fruit if needed to get the desired consistency. Freeze milk in ice cube trays and add them when making this milkshake! If you have some leftover Chikoo fruit, make this delicious eggless loaf bread cake or add it to Fruit Custard.
