Belizean Cassava Pone
Belizean Cassava Pone is a traditional dessert originating from Belize made with grated cassava, coconut milk, sugar, and spices such as cinnamon and nutmeg. It is baked until golden brown and has a deliciously sweet and chewy texture.
Ingredients
- 2 cups grated cassava (yuca)
- 1 cup coconut milk
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup melted butter
- 1/4 cup raisins (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a baking dish.
- In a large bowl, combine the grated cassava, coconut milk, brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, salt, melted butter, and raisins (if using). Mix well to combine all the ingredients.
- Pour the mixture into the greased baking dish and smooth the top with a spatula.
- Bake in the preheated oven for about 45-50 minutes or until the top is golden brown and the pone is set.
- Remove from the oven and let it cool slightly before slicing into squares or bars.
- Serve your Belizean Cassava Pone warm or at room temperature. Enjoy this delicious traditional dessert!
Disclaimer
Some parts of recipe maybe AI-generated.
Nutrition
Calories: 660kcal (33%)Carbohydrates: 112g (37%)Protein: 3g (6%)Fat: 24g (37%)Saturated Fat: 18g (113%)Polyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 0.5gCholesterol: 31mg (10%)Sodium: 265mg (12%)Potassium: 289mg (8%)Fiber: 2g (8%)Sugar: 55g (61%)Vitamin A: 355IU (7%)Vitamin C: 4mg (5%)Calcium: 155mg (16%)Iron: 6mg (33%)
Disclaimer
Nutritional information for this recipe is an approximation and is not to be construed as medical advice.
