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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. A perfect, comforting treat for any gathering.

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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, sifted
1 can heavy cream, drained of whey
2 cups refined sugar
250 g unsalted butter, at room temperature

Where to find ingredients

All ingredients are available in standard supermarkets and grocers. For nuts, specialty bulk-food aisles or organic shops are recommended for better quality. As a substitute for Brazilian nuts, walnuts or macadamias can be used, though cashew nuts remain the traditional choice.

Preparation method

  1. Pulse the nuts in a blender until they reach a fine, crumbly consistency.
  2. In a saucepan, combine the ground nuts with the heavy cream and a pinch of salt.
  3. Cook over low heat, stirring constantly, until the mixture thickens slightly.
  4. Remove from the heat and set aside to cool.
  5. In a large bowl, beat the sifted egg yolks with the butter and sugar until you obtain a pale, fluffy cream.
  6. Gently fold the nut and cream mixture into the egg yolk cream, stirring from the bottom up to maintain its 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. Arrange a layer of the moistened biscuits at the bottom of a glass dish or tray.
  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 chill in the freezer for at least 4 hours, or until set firm.

Observations

This nut layered dessert is a beloved classic that never fails to please. It is a practical recipe made with accessible ingredients, perfect for those seeking a delicious homemade treat without any unnecessary complexity. It serves as an ideal finish to a hearty lunch or as the highlight of a special afternoon coffee break.
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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 ground nuts with the heavy cream and a pinch of salt.

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

Cook over low heat, stirring constantly, until the mixture thickens slightly.

Cook over low heat, stirring constantly, until the mixture 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, beat the sifted egg yolks with the butter and sugar until you obtain a pale, fluffy cream.

In a large bowl, beat the sifted egg yolks with the butter and sugar until you obtain a pale, fluffy cream.
Step 6

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

Gently fold the nut and cream mixture into the egg yolk cream, stirring from the bottom up to maintain its 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

Arrange a layer of the moistened biscuits at the bottom of a glass dish or tray.

Arrange a layer of the moistened biscuits at the bottom of a glass dish or tray.
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 chill in the freezer for at least 4 hours, or until set firm.

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

Creamy Nut Layered Dessert (Pavê de castanha)

Creamy Nut Layered Dessert (Pavê de castanha)

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