Brazilian recipe
Sonho de Valsa Chocolate Layered Dessert
This classic Brazilian bombom pie is a beloved treat, cherished for its luscious, creamy layers and effortless preparation.
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Ingredients
2 tins sweetened condensed milk
1 tin thickened cream
500 ml full cream milk
2 eggs
4 tbsp cocoa powder
4 tbsp butter
4 tbsp caster sugar
6 Sonho de Valsa chocolate wafers
1 tin thickened cream
500 ml full cream milk
2 eggs
4 tbsp cocoa powder
4 tbsp butter
4 tbsp caster sugar
6 Sonho de Valsa chocolate wafers
Where to find ingredients
Sweetened condensed milk, thickened cream, and full cream milk are readily available in any local Australian supermarket aisle. Cocoa powder and caster sugar can be found in the baking section. The key ingredient, 'Sonho de Valsa' chocolates, are iconic Brazilian wafer-filled chocolates; you can find these at specialty Brazilian grocers, Latin American food stores, or through online importers of South American snacks if your local area does not stock them.
Preparation method
- For the first layer, whisk together 1 tin of condensed milk and half of the full cream milk
- Whisk in the egg yolks and 2 tablespoons of butter
- Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly until it reaches a thick, custard-like consistency
- Pour this mixture into a glass serving dish
- Scatter 2 chopped Sonho de Valsa wafers over the cream and pop it in the freezer to firm up
- For the second layer, combine the second tin of condensed milk with the remaining milk
- Stir in the other 2 tablespoons of butter and the cocoa powder
- Cook over the stove, stirring until it turns into a creamy chocolate brigadeiro, being careful not to let it thicken too much
- Gently spread this chocolate layer over the first, now-set layer in the dish
- Dot the surface with another 2 chopped Sonho de Valsa wafers
- Return to the freezer for a short while to ensure the layers stay distinct
- For the third layer, whip the egg whites until they form soft peaks
- Fold in the sugar and carefully incorporate the thickened cream
- Spread this fluffy topping evenly over the previous layers
- Finish by garnishing with the final 2 chopped Sonho de Valsa wafers
- Keep in the freezer until you are ready to serve
Observations
This layered dessert is a showstopper, perfect for special occasions. The secret lies in chilling each layer properly to ensure a clean, defined finish that looks as good as it tastes.
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