Cassava Pone Recipe
Cassava Pone is a decadent and mildly spicy Caribbean dessert made out of grated cassava and coconut, and baked with a host of other ingredients. Enjoy a slice of this delicacy with some ice cream or with a warm cup of tea.
Ingredients
- 2 cups grated cassava
- 1 cup grated coconut
- 3 tbsp unsalted butter melted
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup light or dark brown sugar
- 1 tsp minced ginger
- 1 354ml evaporated milk
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 1/4 tsp grated nutmeg
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350℉
- In a large bowl, combine the grated cassava, coconut, brown sugar,unsalted butter and vanilla extract.
- Add in the evaporated milk, use a whisk to combine the ingredients.
- Add in the salt, cinnamon, black pepper and grated nutmeg, mix well.
- Transfer to a greased baking dish or tin, insert into preheated oven for 1½ hours or until toothpick comes out dry.
- Let it sit for at least 10 minutes before serving.