Cassava Pone Perfection
Cassava Pone is a traditional Guyanese dessert made with grated cassava, coconut, and warm spices. This delicious treat is a staple at many Guyanese gatherings and is perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth.
Ingredients
- 3 cups grated cassava
- 1 cup grated coconut
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup melted butter
- 1/2 cup coconut milk
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a baking dish.
- In a large bowl, combine the grated cassava, grated coconut, brown sugar, melted butter, coconut milk, ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, vanilla extract, and salt. Mix well.
- Pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish and smooth the top with a spatula.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 1 hour, or until the top is golden brown and the pone is set.
- Remove from the oven and let it cool before slicing into squares or diamonds.
Cooking & Preparation
- Preparation time:
- 20 minutes
- Cooking time:
- 1 hour
- Total time:
- 1 hour
- Cooking method
- Oven
Nutritional facts per 1 serving
- Calories
- 250 per serving
- Carbohydrates
- 35g
- Fat
- 10g
- Protein
- 3g
Supplies
Baking dish Mixing bowl Spatula
Tools
Oven
Serving suggestions
Serve the cassava pone with a dollop of whipped cream or a scoop of vanilla ice cream for a delightful dessert.
Tips & tricks
For a richer flavor, you can add raisins or mixed fruits to the cassava pone mixture before baking.
Cost
$10