Dessert

Pan De Yucca

Name: Pan De Yucca
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Unknown
Ingredients: 3 Cups Raw Yucca; 1 knob Butter; 3/4 cup Sugar; 3 Eggs; 1 tsp Vanilla; 1 cup Cream Cheese; 1 cup Flour; 2 tsp Baking Powder; 1/2 tsp Salt

Pan De Yucca is a classic dessert that holds a distinguished place in traditional cooking. Celebrated for its wholesome ingredients and time-honored preparation, this dish brings authentic regional character to the home kitchen.

Carefully baked or prepared featuring Raw Yucca, Butter, Eggs, Vanilla, Cream Cheese, Flour and Baking Powder, the components balance delicate sweetness and satisfying texture.

Enjoy warm or chilled alongside fresh vanilla custard, whipped cream, or a freshly brewed cup of coffee or tea for a comforting finish to your meal.

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Ingredients

Raw Yucca3 Cups
Butter1 knob
Sugar3/4 cup
Eggs3
Vanilla1 tsp
Cream Cheese1 cup
Flour1 cup
Baking Powder2 tsp
Salt1/2 tsp

Step-by-Step Instructions

11 steps

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Step 1🔥 Preheat

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

Step 2

Step 3

Grease and flour a 12 x 8' pyrex (you can use a smaller pyrex if you prefer the bread to be thicker).

Step 4

Peel and shred the yucca and set aside.

Step 5

In a medium bowl, combine flour, baking powder and salt and set aside.

Step 6

Step 7

In a large bowl cream the butter with the sugar.

Step 8🥄 Mix

Beat in the eggs, one at a time, then stir in the vanilla.

Step 9🥄 Mix

Add half of the dry ingredients and mix well, add cream cheese, mix well and, add the other half of the dry ingredients and mix well.

Step 10

With a wooden spoon incorporate the shredded yucca, until well incorporated.

Step 11⏱️ 55 min

Pour or spoon batter into the prepared pan and cook for 45 to 55 min.

👨‍🍳 Chef's Culinary Notes

Cultural Heritage

Pan De Yucca carries a rich culinary tradition rooted in regional home cooking. Developed over generations, the recipe highlights wholesome local ingredients prepared with time-honored kitchen techniques.

Dietary Substitutions

If using instant dry yeast instead of active dry yeast, you can mix it directly into the dry ingredients without proofing first, reducing wait time by 15 minutes.

Chef Technique Tips

Always ensure liquids used to activate the yeast are comfortably lukewarm (around 38°C–42°C / 100°F–108°F); liquid that is too hot will kill the yeast, while cold liquid delays proofing. Keep the dough in a warm, draft-free spot to rise.

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