Brazilian recipe
Sonho de Valsa Chocolate Layer Cake (Torta de sonho de valsa)
This classic Brazilian bombom pie is a beloved dessert, cherished for its rich, creamy texture and surprisingly simple preparation.
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Ingredients
2 cans of sweetened condensed milk
1 carton of heavy cream
500ml whole milk
2 eggs
4 tablespoons chocolate drink powder
4 tablespoons margarine
4 tablespoons sugar
6 Sonho de Valsa wafers filled with cashew nut cream and covered in chocolate
1 carton of heavy cream
500ml whole milk
2 eggs
4 tablespoons chocolate drink powder
4 tablespoons margarine
4 tablespoons sugar
6 Sonho de Valsa wafers filled with cashew nut cream and covered in chocolate
Where to find ingredients
Find sweetened condensed milk, heavy cream, and chocolate drink powder in the baking or breakfast aisles of local Gambian supermarkets and grocery stores. Sonho de Valsa bonbons are best sourced at specialty international food importers or high-end confectionery shops; if unavailable, use high-quality wafer-style chocolate truffles as a substitute.
Preparation method
- For the first layer, mix 1 can of condensed milk with half of the whole milk.
- Whisk in the egg yolks and 2 tablespoons of margarine.
- Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the mixture thickens into a cream.
- Pour this cream into a glass baking dish.
- Scatter 2 chopped bombons over the cream and place in the freezer until firm.
- For the second layer, combine the remaining can of condensed milk with the rest of the milk.
- Add the remaining 2 tablespoons of margarine and the chocolate drink powder.
- Cook while stirring until it forms a creamy brigadeiro consistency, being careful not to over-thicken.
- Spread this brigadeiro over the firm first layer in the dish.
- Distribute another 2 chopped bombons over this layer.
- Return to the freezer for a short while to ensure the layers remain separated.
- For the third layer, whip the egg whites into stiff peaks.
- Fold in the sugar and then gently incorporate the heavy cream.
- Spread this topping evenly over the previous layers.
- Finish by decorating with the final 2 chopped bombons.
- Place in the freezer until ready to serve.
Observations
This layered dessert is structured in three distinct stages, making it an excellent choice for special occasions. The key to success is to strictly follow the chilling times between layers, ensuring the structure remains firm and the flavors distinct.
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