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Creamy Nut Layered Dessert (Pavê de castanha)

A traditional Brazilian chilled dessert, featuring layers of biscuits and a rich, nutty cream that is perfect for any occasion.

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Creamy Nut Layered Dessert (Pavê de castanha)

Ingredients

300 ml whole milk
1 package of Marie or digestive biscuits
250 g cashew nuts (or Brazil nuts)
6 egg yolks, strained
1 can of heavy cream (drained of whey)
2 cups of refined sugar
250 g unsalted butter, at room temperature

Where to find ingredients

You can find whole milk, butter, sugar, and eggs in any local grocery store or supermarket. Marie or digestive-style biscuits are widely available in the bakery aisle. Cashew or Brazil nuts are typically sold in the baking or snack sections. For the heavy cream, use standard culinary cream; if canned, ensure you drain any excess whey.

Preparation method

  1. Pulse the nuts in a blender until they reach a fine, crumbly consistency.
  2. In a saucepan, combine the crushed nuts with the heavy cream and a pinch of salt.
  3. Place over low heat, stirring constantly, until it thickens slightly.
  4. Remove from the heat and set aside to cool.
  5. In a large bowl, whisk the strained egg yolks with the butter and sugar until you achieve a pale, fluffy cream.
  6. Gently fold the nut and heavy cream mixture into the yolk cream, using a bottom-to-top motion to maintain the airy texture.
  7. In a shallow dish, prepare a mixture using some milk and a few spoonfuls of the nut cream to moisten the biscuits.
  8. In the bottom of a glass dish or baking tray, arrange a layer of the moistened biscuits.
  9. Cover with a layer of the nut cream.
  10. Repeat the biscuit and cream layers until all ingredients are used, finishing with a final layer of cream.
  11. If desired, sprinkle chopped nuts over the top.
  12. Cover the dish with plastic wrap and place in the freezer for at least 4 hours, or until firmly set.

Observations

This nut layered dessert is a timeless classic that appeals to everyone. It is a practical treat made with accessible ingredients found in any pantry. Perfect for those who want a delicious dessert without complexity, it is an ideal choice for serving after lunch or as a special afternoon treat.
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Preparation method

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Step 1

Pulse the nuts in a blender until they reach a fine, crumbly consistency.

Pulse the nuts in a blender until they reach a fine, crumbly consistency.
Step 2

In a saucepan, combine the crushed nuts with the heavy cream and a pinch of salt.

In a saucepan, combine the crushed nuts with the heavy cream and a pinch of salt.
Step 3

Place over low heat, stirring constantly, until it thickens slightly.

Place over low heat, stirring constantly, until it thickens slightly.
Step 4

Remove from the heat and set aside to cool.

Remove from the heat and set aside to cool.
Step 5

In a large bowl, whisk the strained egg yolks with the butter and sugar until you achieve a pale, fluffy cream.

In a large bowl, whisk the strained egg yolks with the butter and sugar until you achieve a pale, fluffy cream.
Step 6

Gently fold the nut and heavy cream mixture into the yolk cream, using a bottom-to-top motion to maintain the airy texture.

Gently fold the nut and heavy cream mixture into the yolk cream, using a bottom-to-top motion to maintain the airy texture.
Step 7

In a shallow dish, prepare a mixture using some milk and a few spoonfuls of the nut cream to moisten the biscuits.

In a shallow dish, prepare a mixture using some milk and a few spoonfuls of the nut cream to moisten the biscuits.
Step 8

In the bottom of a glass dish or baking tray, arrange a layer of the moistened biscuits.

In the bottom of a glass dish or baking tray, arrange a layer of the moistened biscuits.
Step 9

Cover with a layer of the nut cream.

Cover with a layer of the nut cream.
Step 10

Repeat the biscuit and cream layers until all ingredients are used, finishing with a final layer of cream.

Repeat the biscuit and cream layers until all ingredients are used, finishing with a final layer of cream.
Step 11

If desired, sprinkle chopped nuts over the top.

If desired, sprinkle chopped nuts over the top.
Step 12

Cover the dish with plastic wrap and place in the freezer for at least 4 hours, or until firmly set.

Cover the dish with plastic wrap and place in the freezer for at least 4 hours, or until firmly set.
Final result

Creamy Nut Layered Dessert (Pavê de castanha)

Creamy Nut Layered Dessert (Pavê de castanha)

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