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Creamy Homemade Nut Pavê

This creamy, homemade nut pavê is a beloved traditional Brazilian dessert, featuring layers of biscuits and a rich, nutty filling that is perfect for any gathering.

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Creamy Homemade Nut Pavê

Ingredients

300 ml whole milk
1 package of Marie or digestive-style biscuits
250 g raw cashews (or Brazil nuts)
6 egg yolks, passed through a sieve
1 can (approx. 300 g) heavy cream, drained of whey
2 cups superfine sugar
250 g unsalted butter, at room temperature

Where to find ingredients

You can find whole nuts in the baking or snack aisles of local supermarkets. For the biscuits, look for standard plain tea or digestive biscuits in the cookie section. Unsalted butter and eggs are available in the dairy and fresh produce departments.

Preparation method

  1. Pulse the nuts in a blender until they reach a fine, sandy texture.
  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 completely.
  5. In a large bowl, beat the sieved egg yolks with the butter and sugar until you achieve a pale, fluffy cream.
  6. Gently fold the nut and cream mixture into the yolk cream, using a spatula to move from the bottom up to maintain the airy texture.
  7. In a shallow dish, combine a splash of milk with a few spoonfuls of the nut cream to create a dipping liquid for the biscuits.
  8. Line the bottom of a glass baking dish with a single layer of biscuits, quickly dipped into the milk mixture.
  9. Spread a generous layer of the nut cream over the biscuits.
  10. Continue alternating layers of biscuits and cream until all ingredients are used, ensuring the final layer is cream.
  11. If desired, sprinkle some extra chopped nuts over the top for garnish.
  12. Cover the dish with plastic wrap and freeze for at least 4 hours, or until the dessert is thoroughly firm.

Observations

This nut pavê recipe is a true classic that everyone loves. It is a practical dessert made with ingredients that are easy to find at any local market. Ideal for those seeking a delicious treat without any unnecessary fuss, it is the perfect sweet note to end a lunch or to serve at a special afternoon tea.
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Preparation method

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Step 1

Pulse the nuts in a blender until they reach a fine, sandy texture.

Pulse the nuts in a blender until they reach a fine, sandy texture.
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 completely.

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

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

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

Gently fold the nut and cream mixture into the yolk cream, using a spatula to move from the bottom up to maintain the airy texture.

Gently fold the nut and cream mixture into the yolk cream, using a spatula to move from the bottom up to maintain the airy texture.
Step 7

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

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

Line the bottom of a glass baking dish with a single layer of biscuits, quickly dipped into the milk mixture.

Line the bottom of a glass baking dish with a single layer of biscuits, quickly dipped into the milk mixture.
Step 9

Spread a generous layer of the nut cream over the biscuits.

Spread a generous layer of the nut cream over the biscuits.
Step 10

Continue alternating layers of biscuits and cream until all ingredients are used, ensuring the final layer is cream.

Continue alternating layers of biscuits and cream until all ingredients are used, ensuring the final layer is cream.
Step 11

If desired, sprinkle some extra chopped nuts over the top for garnish.

If desired, sprinkle some extra chopped nuts over the top for garnish.
Step 12

Cover the dish with plastic wrap and freeze for at least 4 hours, or until the dessert is thoroughly firm.

Cover the dish with plastic wrap and freeze for at least 4 hours, or until the dessert is thoroughly firm.
Final result

Creamy Homemade Nut Pavê

Creamy Homemade Nut Pavê

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