Brazilian recipe
Creamy Peach Layered Dessert (Pavê de pessego)
A traditional Brazilian treat that balances a luscious, velvety cream with the bright, syrupy sweetness of canned peaches.
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Ingredients
1 liter whole milk
2 cans sweetened condensed milk
1 large egg
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1 package ladyfinger biscuits (biscoito tipo champanhe)
1 can peaches in syrup
1 can table cream (creme de leite)
3 tablespoons sugar
2 cans sweetened condensed milk
1 large egg
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1 package ladyfinger biscuits (biscoito tipo champanhe)
1 can peaches in syrup
1 can table cream (creme de leite)
3 tablespoons sugar
Where to find ingredients
You can find all ingredients at local markets or general grocery stores in Palau. Look for 'biscoito tipo champanhe' in the specialty cookie aisle or use Italian ladyfingers as a substitute. The table cream (creme de leite) is typically found near the evaporated milk section.
Preparation method
- Combine the cornstarch
- add the milk
- whisk in the condensed milk and the egg in a heavy-bottomed saucepan
- cook over low heat
- stir continuously until the mixture thickens to the consistency of a dense pudding
- line the bottom of a glass baking dish with a single layer of ladyfingers
- pour the warm cream over the biscuits
- dice the canned peaches into medium-sized cubes
- spread the diced peaches evenly over the cream layer
- prepare the topping by whisking the sugar with the table cream in a separate bowl
- spread this mixture over the peach layer
- cover the dish securely with aluminum foil
- refrigerate for at least 6 hours before serving
Observations
This chilled dessert is a staple for family gatherings, celebrated for its satisfying combination of textures and fruity notes. Follow each step closely to ensure the cream reaches the perfect thickness and the final assembly is clean and consistent.
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