Description
An all-time Philippine favorite. The creamy and sticky texture makes this recipe an irresistible one. Use any type of semi-soft or hard grated cheese, such as cheddar, that suits your taste.
Ingredients
- 4 cups grated fresh cassava
- 3 cups coconut milk
- 3 tablespoons melted butter
- 3 eggs
- 1 ½ cups white sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- ¼ cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 2 cups coconut milk
- 1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- ½ cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 2 egg yolks, beaten
Instructions
- NOTE: Cassava
- also known as Manioc
- tapioca or yucca
- can be found in Filipino or Latin American food stores. Usually sold frozen and grated. Mix together the cassava with the coconut milk
- melted butter and eggs. Stir in the white sugar
- salt
- vanilla
- cheese and lemon rind.
- Pour batter into a 9×5 inch loaf pan and bake at 350 degrees F (175 C) for 30-35 minutes or until done.
- To Make Topping: Put 2 cups coconut milk
- condensed milk
- flour
- and some grated cheese in a saucepan and boil
- stirring constantly. When thick
- add the slightly beaten egg yolks. Cook for two minutes. Spread on top of the cooked cassava and bake at 400 degrees F (200 degrees C) for ten minutes or until golden brown.
Prep Time: 30 mins
Cook Time: 10 mins
Total Time: 40 mins
Servings: 12