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Creamy Nut Layered Dessert (Pavê de castanha)

A traditional, creamy, and delightful chilled nut dessert layered with biscuits. A classic Brazilian treat perfect for any gathering.

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Creamy Nut Layered Dessert (Pavê de castanha)

Ingredients

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

Where to find ingredients

Find dairy products, eggs, and sugar at any local supermarket. Nuts can be purchased at specialty grocers or open-air markets; as a substitute for cashew or Brazil nuts, almonds or pecans may be used.

Preparation method

  1. Process the nuts in a blender until they reach a fine consistency.
  2. In a saucepan, combine the crushed nuts with the heavy cream and a pinch of salt.
  3. Cook 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 sifted egg yolks with the butter and sugar until the mixture is pale and fluffy.
  6. Gently fold the nut and cream mixture into the egg cream, stirring from bottom to top to maintain lightness.
  7. In a shallow dish, prepare a mixture using some of the milk and a few spoons of the nut cream to soak the biscuits.
  8. Arrange a layer of the soaked biscuits on the bottom of a glass dish or tray.
  9. Spread a layer of the nut cream over the biscuits.
  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 place it in the freezer for at least 4 hours, or until well-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 local market. Perfect for those seeking a delicious dessert without any complexity, it is an ideal choice to serve after lunch or for a special afternoon tea.
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Preparation method

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Step 1

Process the nuts in a blender until they reach a fine consistency.

Process the nuts in a blender until they reach a fine 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

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

Cook 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 sifted egg yolks with the butter and sugar until the mixture is pale and fluffy.

In a large bowl, whisk the sifted egg yolks with the butter and sugar until the mixture is pale and fluffy.
Step 6

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

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

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

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

Arrange a layer of the soaked biscuits on the bottom of a glass dish or tray.

Arrange a layer of the soaked biscuits on the bottom of a glass dish or tray.
Step 9

Spread a layer of the nut cream over the biscuits.

Spread a layer of the nut cream over the biscuits.
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 place it in the freezer for at least 4 hours, or until well-set.

Cover the dish with plastic wrap and place it in the freezer 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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