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Creamy Homemade Cashew Nut Pave

A rich and creamy homemade cashew nut pave layered with classic biscuits. This traditional Brazilian chilled dessert is an easy, crowd-pleasing treat for any occasion.

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Creamy Homemade Cashew Nut Pave

Ingredients

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

Where to find ingredients

You can find whole milk, butter, and eggs in the dairy section of local supermarkets. The heavy cream (canned) and caster sugar are in the baking aisle. Cashew nuts are widely available in the snack or baking sections; if unavailable, Brazil nuts are an excellent alternative. Cornstarch or Maria-style biscuits are typically found in the cookies and crackers aisle.

Preparation method

  1. Pulse the nuts in a food processor until they reach a fine, crumb-like 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 slightly thickens.
  4. Remove from the heat and set aside to cool completely.
  5. In a large bowl, beat the sifted egg yolks with the butter and sugar until the mixture becomes pale and fluffy.
  6. Gently fold the nut and cream mixture into the yolk cream, using an upward motion to maintain the texture.
  7. In a shallow dish, mix a little 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 or serving tray with a single layer of the soaked biscuits.
  9. Spread a generous layer of the nut cream over the biscuits.
  10. Repeat the layers of biscuits and cream until all components are used, ensuring the final layer is the nut cream.
  11. Optional: garnish with extra chopped nuts on top.
  12. Cover the dish with plastic wrap and freeze for at least 4 hours, or until firm.

Observations

This cashew nut pave recipe is a beloved classic that never fails to impress. It is a practical and straightforward dessert, crafted with accessible pantry staples. Perfect for those seeking a delicious homemade sweet without unnecessary fuss, it makes an excellent choice for a Sunday family lunch or a special afternoon tea.
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Preparation method

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Step 1

Pulse the nuts in a food processor until they reach a fine, crumb-like texture.

Pulse the nuts in a food processor until they reach a fine, crumb-like 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 slightly thickens.

Cook over low heat, stirring constantly, until the mixture slightly thickens.
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 sifted egg yolks with the butter and sugar until the mixture becomes pale and fluffy.

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

Gently fold the nut and cream mixture into the yolk cream, using an upward motion to maintain the texture.

Gently fold the nut and cream mixture into the yolk cream, using an upward motion to maintain the texture.
Step 7

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

In a shallow dish, mix a little 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 or serving tray with a single layer of the soaked biscuits.

Line the bottom of a glass baking dish or serving tray with a single layer of the soaked biscuits.
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

Repeat the layers of biscuits and cream until all components are used, ensuring the final layer is the nut cream.

Repeat the layers of biscuits and cream until all components are used, ensuring the final layer is the nut cream.
Step 11

Optional: garnish with extra chopped nuts on top.

Optional: garnish with extra chopped nuts on top.
Step 12

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

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

Creamy Homemade Cashew Nut Pave

Creamy Homemade Cashew Nut Pave

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