Cassava Pudding (Mozambique)

Cassava Pudding is a traditional Mozambican dessert, rich and creamy, that highlights the natural flavors of cassava and coconut milk. This dessert, naturally gluten-free, is appreciated for its melting texture and delicately sweet taste. Perfect for lovers of African cuisine or those looking for a gluten-free alternative to classic desserts, or who simply want to prepare an original snack for children.

Preparation time 10 mins

Cooking time 45 mins

Total time 55 mins

Difficulty: beginner

Servings: 6

Ingredients

250 g grated cassava (fresh or frozen)
200 ml coconut milk
80 g of sugar
2 eggs
1/2 tsp cinnamon powder
1 pinch of salt
1 Tbsp of melted butter
Grated zest of a lemon (optional, for a touch of freshness)

Preparation

1
Preparation of the cassava: Peel, then finely grate the cassava. Squeeze the grated cassava to remove excess moisture.
2
Mix ingredients: In a large bowl, mix the grated cassava with the coconut milk, sugar, eggs, cinnamon, salt and lemon zest, if using. Stir well until you obtain a homogeneous mixture.
3
Preparing the mold: Preheat your oven to 180°C. Butter a rectangular or round mold, then pour the pudding mixture into it. Make sure the surface is smoothed using a spatula.
4
Cooking: Bake the pudding for 45 minutes, or until the top is lightly browned and the center is set. To check doneness, insert the tip of a knife into the center of the pudding; it should come out clean.
5
Cooling and serving: Allow the pudding to cool completely before removing from the mold and serving. This dessert can be enjoyed at room temperature or slightly chilled. You can also sprinkle a little extra cinnamon on top before serving.

Note

The lemon zest is optional, but it brings a note of freshness that contrasts well with the richness of the coconut milk.

Keywords: Gluten-free cake, traditional Mozambican cake, cassava, coconut

Read it online: https://glutenevasion.fr/recette/pudding-de-manioc-mozambique/