Nilupak is a traditional Filipino delicacy made of mashed or pound cassava, condensed milk and butter, topped with grated cheese.
Prep Time30 minutesmins
Cook Time30 minutesmins
Total Time1 hourhr
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Filipino
Keyword: nilupak, nilupak na cassava
Servings: 12
Calories: 261kcal
Author: Jenalyn Rose Forbes
Ingredients
1kgcassavapeeled and cut
1tbspsalt
3cupswaterfor boiling
½cupbutter
½cupcondensed milk
½cupgrated cheesefor toppings
Instructions
In a large pot over medium heat, add water, salt and cassava. Bring to boil and simmer for 20 minutes or until tender. Drain the liquid and let it cool.
Remove the string core and discard. Using a mortar and pestle pound the cassava until smooth.
In a bowl, combine the mashed cassava, butter and condensed milk. Mix well until smooth and creamy. Transfer into a square baking dish and run a fork on the top surface to decorate. Sprinkle grated cheese on top and serve.