CARIBBEAN CASSAVA PONE
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 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 firm
If it’s still wobbly add few more mins
Remove and cool
And that’s it, Decadent Cassava Pone is ready
Cut into the desired shape and top with cream, ice cream or toasted coconut
Enjoy