CARIBBEAN CASSAVA PONE

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Written By Shilpa Anand
Cassava pone is a Decadent African pudding-like dessert made with root vegetables,  cassava and coconut. This dessert is cherished in most Caribbean countries( Guyana, Barbados, Belize, Trinidad and Jamaica)THIS IS A VEGETARIAN, Flourless desse…

Cassava pone is a Decadent African pudding-like dessert made with root vegetables,  cassava and coconut. This dessert is cherished in most Caribbean countries( Guyana, Barbados, Belize, Trinidad and Jamaica)

THIS IS A VEGETARIAN, Flourless dessert which has vegan options too 

I’ve made These Bajan Treat Pones with pumpkin but sweet potatoes or  carrots may be substituted too

INGREDIENTS

2cups grated cassava½ cup coconut, grated½ cup pumpkin, grated1tbsp raisins( or more) ½ -¾ cup brown sugar ½ tsp baking powder½ tsp cinnamon powder½ tsp nutmeg½ tsp salt½ -¾ tsp fresh ginger, grated¾ cup evaporated milk½ tsp black pepper( …

  • 2cups grated cassava

  • ½ cup coconut, grated

  • ½ cup pumpkin, grated

  • 1tbsp raisins( or more) 

  • ½ -¾ cup brown sugar 

  • ½ tsp baking powder

  • ½ tsp cinnamon powder

  • ½ tsp nutmeg

  • ½ tsp salt

  • ½ -¾ tsp fresh ginger, grated

  • ¾ cup evaporated milk

  • ½ tsp black pepper( optional)

  • ¼ cup Coconut milk

  • 2tbsp butter, melted

  • Vanilla essence 

INSTRUCTIONS

  • Preheat oven to 350

  • Grease a baking dish

Take a large bowl and mix all ingredients in it

Pour into greased dish Bake for 60 -75 mins or  until centre is firmIf it’s still wobbly add few more minsRemove and cool

Pour into greased dish 

  • Bake for 60 -75 mins or  until centre is firm

  • If it’s still wobbly add few more mins

  • Remove and cool

And that’s it, Decadent Cassava Pone is ready

And that’s it, Decadent Cassava Pone is ready

Cut into the desired shape and top with cream, ice cream or toasted coconut Enjoy

Cut into the desired shape and top with cream, ice cream or toasted coconut 

Enjoy

 
Shilpa Anand
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