Brazilian recipe
Peach Layered Dessert (Pavê de pessego)
This peach layered dessert is a classic treat that pairs a smooth, velvety cream with the refreshing sweetness of canned peaches.
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Ingredients
1 liter milk
2 cans sweetened condensed milk
1 egg
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1 package ladyfinger biscuits (biscoito champanhe)
1 can peaches in syrup
1 can table cream (creme de leite)
3 tablespoons sugar
2 cans sweetened condensed milk
1 egg
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1 package ladyfinger biscuits (biscoito 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 supermarkets in Honiara. If you cannot find traditional biscoito champanhe (ladyfingers), store-bought sponge fingers or neutral vanilla biscuits make a suitable substitute. Table cream can be found in the canned goods aisle.
Preparation method
- Combine the cornstarch
- the milk
- the sweetened condensed milk and the egg in a heavy-bottomed pot
- Cook over low heat
- Stir constantly until the mixture thickens to the consistency of a thick porridge
- Line the bottom of a glass baking dish with a single layer of ladyfinger biscuits
- Pour the hot cream mixture evenly over the biscuits
- Dice the peaches into medium-sized cubes
- Spread the peach cubes over the layer of cream
- Prepare the topping by whisking the sugar and the table cream together in a separate bowl
- Cover the peach layer with the cream and sugar mixture
- Seal the dish with aluminum foil
- Chill for at least 6 hours before serving
Observations
This dessert is the perfect centerpiece for family lunches, masterfully balancing creamy textures with a bright fruit flavor. Follow these instructions carefully to achieve the ideal consistency and a perfectly uniform result in every layer.
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