Nilupak
Nilupak is a delightful Filipino dessert that offers a blend of flavors and textures that are simply irresistible. Enjoy this sweet, creamy and cheesy treat as dessert or a midday snack!
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 419kcal
Ingredients
- 1 kg fresh cassava
- 3/4 cup condensed milk
- 75 grams unsalted butter softened
- 3 tbsp sugar
- pinch of salt
- 3/4 cup grated cheese toppings
Instructions
- Peel and slice cassava into smaller pieces. Place cassava pieces in a pot, and add enough water to cover them1 kg fresh cassava
- Bring the water to a boil and cook the cassava until they become soft. This typically takes 20-30 minutes.
- Drain excess water from the boiled cassava and place them in a large mixing bowl.
- Use a potato masher or a fork to mash the cassava until it reaches a smooth consistency.
- While the mashed cassava is still warm, add softened butter. Mash some more to incorporate.75 grams unsalted butter
- Add condensed milk, sugar and salt then min to combine. Taste and adjust the sweetness according to your preference.3/4 cup condensed milk, 3 tbsp sugar, pinch of salt
- Transfer in a greased square baking pan, llanera or ramekins. Gently push down with a spatula and flatten the top.
- Brush top with margarine or butter and sprinkle with cheese. Serve and enjoy. Bon appetit!3/4 cup grated cheese
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Nutrition
Serving: 8g | Calories: 419kcal | Carbohydrates: 67.8g | Protein: 6.7g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 8.7g | Cholesterol: 41mg | Sodium: 156mg | Potassium: 458mg | Fiber: 2.3g | Sugar: 22.3g | Calcium: 180mg | Iron: 0mg