Brazilian recipe
Easy Cassava Pudding with Coconut (Pudim de Mandioca)
A creamy, comforting Brazilian-style cassava pudding featuring the tropical sweetness of coconut—a simple, crowd-pleasing dessert that's perfect for any occasion.
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Ingredients
3 large eggs
1 kg cooked cassava, chopped into chunks
2 cups full cream milk
100 g desiccated or shredded coconut
1 ½ cups caster sugar
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 kg cooked cassava, chopped into chunks
2 cups full cream milk
100 g desiccated or shredded coconut
1 ½ cups caster sugar
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
Where to find ingredients
Cassava (also known as yuca or manioc) is readily available in the fresh produce section of many local supermarkets, or you can find frozen, pre-peeled portions in the freezer aisle. For the best result, look for 'fresh' or 'frozen' labelled cassava. Full cream milk and unsalted butter are standard dairy items found in every grocery store. Desiccated or shredded coconut is usually located in the baking aisle, often near the dried fruit or nuts. Caster sugar is the local standard for baking, found in the sugar and sweetener section of any supermarket.
Preparation method
- Mash the cooked cassava thoroughly until you have a smooth, lump-free mash
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the cassava mash, eggs, milk, sugar, butter, and coconut
- Mix everything well until the ingredients are fully incorporated and you have a smooth, consistent batter
- Grease a baking dish with a little butter and lightly dust it with sugar or plain flour
- Pour the mixture evenly into your prepared baking dish
- Bake in a preheated oven at 180°C for approximately 25 minutes, or until the pudding is set and the top has a lovely golden hue
- Take it out of the oven, allow it to cool down to room temperature, and serve in generous slices
Observations
Pudim de mandioca is a beloved Brazilian classic that perfectly balances the subtle, earthy texture of cooked cassava with a rich, sugary sweetness and the signature flavour of coconut. This simple-to-make pudding is known for its dense, velvety consistency and indulgent flavour profile, making it a reliable favourite for family gatherings or an easy home-style treat.
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