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Creamy Nut Layered Dessert (Pavê de castanha)

A classic, creamy, and indulgent chilled nut dessert layered with biscuits. A traditional Brazilian favorite perfect for any special occasion.

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Creamy Nut Layered Dessert (Pavê de castanha)

Ingredients

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

Where to find ingredients

All ingredients can be found at local supermarkets, grocery stores, or neighborhood markets. If cashew nuts are unavailable, macadamia nuts or almonds may be used as a substitute, although the original recipe calls for cashew or Brazil nuts.

Preparation method

  1. Process the nuts in a blender until they form a fine meal.
  2. In a saucepan, mix the crushed nuts with the heavy cream and a pinch of salt.
  3. Cook over low heat, stirring constantly, until slightly thickened.
  4. Remove from the heat and set aside to cool.
  5. In a large bowl, beat the sieved egg yolks with the butter and sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy.
  6. Gently fold the nut and cream mixture into the yolk cream, stirring from bottom to top to maintain lightness.
  7. In a shallow dish, combine some milk with a few spoonfuls of the nut cream to create a dipping liquid for the biscuits.
  8. At the bottom of a glass dish or tray, arrange a layer of biscuits moistened in the milk mixture.
  9. Cover with a layer of the nut cream.
  10. Repeat the layers of biscuits and cream until all ingredients are used, finishing with a layer of cream.
  11. If desired, sprinkle chopped nuts over the top.
  12. Cover the dish with plastic wrap and freeze for at least 4 hours, or until well set.

Observations

This nut layered dessert, known locally as pavê, is a classic that appeals to everyone. It is a practical dessert made with ingredients easily found in local markets. Perfect for those who want a delicious treat without complications, it is ideal to serve after lunch or for a special afternoon snack.
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Preparation method

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Step 1

Process the nuts in a blender until they form a fine meal.

Process the nuts in a blender until they form a fine meal.
Step 2

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

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

Cook over low heat, stirring constantly, until slightly thickened.

Cook over low heat, stirring constantly, until slightly thickened.
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, beat the sieved egg yolks with the butter and sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy.

In a large bowl, beat the sieved egg yolks with the butter and sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy.
Step 6

Gently fold the nut and cream mixture into the yolk cream, stirring from bottom to top to maintain lightness.

Gently fold the nut and cream mixture into the yolk cream, stirring from bottom to top to maintain lightness.
Step 7

In a shallow dish, combine some milk with a few spoonfuls of the nut cream to create a dipping liquid for the biscuits.

In a shallow dish, combine some milk with a few spoonfuls of the nut cream to create a dipping liquid for the biscuits.
Step 8

At the bottom of a glass dish or tray, arrange a layer of biscuits moistened in the milk mixture.

At the bottom of a glass dish or tray, arrange a layer of biscuits moistened in the milk mixture.
Step 9

Cover with a layer of the nut cream.

Cover with a layer of the nut cream.
Step 10

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

Repeat the layers of biscuits and cream until all ingredients are used, finishing with a 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 freeze for at least 4 hours, or until well set.

Cover the dish with plastic wrap and freeze for at least 4 hours, or until well set.
Final result

Creamy Nut Layered Dessert (Pavê de castanha)

Creamy Nut Layered Dessert (Pavê de castanha)

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