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Nilupak

Nilupak made of mashed cassava, sweetened condensed milk, and butter. This classic Filipino delicacy is creamy, tasty, and perfect for a snack or dessert.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
50 mins
Servings: 8 Servings
Calories: 470 kcal
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Filipino

Ingredients

  • 2 pounds cassava, peeled and cut into short lengths
  • 1 tablespoon salt
  • water
  • 1 cup sweetened condensed milk
  • ½ cup butter (and more for serving), softened
  • 1 cup American processed cheese, shredded

Instructions

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  1. Brush sides and bottom of a baking dish with softened butter or margarine and set aside.
  2.  In a pot over medium heat, combine cassava, salt, and enough water to cover. Bring to a boil and cook, uncovered, for about 15 to 20 minutes or until very tender. Drain from liquid and allow to cool. 
  3. Remove the tough, stringy core and discard. With a mortar and pestle or using a potato masher, mash boiled cassava until free of lumps.
  4. In a bowl, combine mashed cassava (about 4 cups), condensed milk, and butter. Gently stir until smooth and creamy.
  5. Transfer mixture into the prepared baking dish and use a spatula to evenly spread. Run the tines of a fork on the surface to make decorative lines, if desired.
  6. Spread softened butter on top, if desired. Sprinkle top with shredded cheese and cut into servings.

Notes

  • You can shape the nilusak using molds such as ramekins or llaneras.
  • The mixture is traditionally passed through a grinder to form thin log strips; you can mimic this by transferring the cassava mixture into a disposable piping bag fitted with a round tip and piping it in thin long strips.

Nutrition Information

Calories 470kcal (24%) Carbohydrates 64g (21%) Protein 7g (14%) Fat 20g (31%) Saturated Fat 12g (60%) Cholesterol 61mg (20%) Sodium 1330mg (55%) Potassium 472mg (13%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 23g (46%) Vitamin A 635IU (13%) Vitamin C 24.3mg (27%) Calcium 313mg (31%) Iron 0.5mg (3%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8Servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 470

% Daily Value*

Calories 470kcal 24%
Carbohydrates 64g 21%
Protein 7g 14%
Fat 20g 31%
Saturated Fat 12g 60%
Cholesterol 61mg 20%
Sodium 1330mg 55%
Potassium 472mg 10%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 23g 46%
Vitamin A 635IU 13%
Vitamin C 24.3mg 27%
Calcium 313mg 31%
Iron 0.5mg 3%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.