Brazilian recipe
Classic Brazilian Peach Pavê
A well-loved Brazilian comfort food, this peach pavê layers a velvety, rich custard with fresh-tasting syrup-soaked peaches and delicate sponge biscuits.
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Ingredients
1 litre full cream milk
2 cans sweetened condensed milk
1 egg
2 tablespoons cornflour
1 packet ladyfinger biscuits (savoiardi)
1 can peaches in syrup
1 can heavy cream (chilled)
3 tablespoons caster sugar
2 cans sweetened condensed milk
1 egg
2 tablespoons cornflour
1 packet ladyfinger biscuits (savoiardi)
1 can peaches in syrup
1 can heavy cream (chilled)
3 tablespoons caster sugar
Where to find ingredients
You can find most of these ingredients at any major local supermarket like NTUC FairPrice, Cold Storage, or Giant. For the ladyfinger biscuits (savoiardi), look in the baking aisle or the biscuit section. Canned peaches in syrup are readily available in the canned fruit aisle. For the best result with the custard, use full cream milk from the dairy section and ensure your condensed milk is the standard sweetened variety. Heavy cream for the topping can be found in the dairy chiller; avoid the non-dairy UHT alternatives for better flavour.
Preparation method
- Whisk the cornflour in a small amount of liquid to dissolve
- Pour the milk into a heavy-bottomed pot
- Add the condensed milk and egg into the pot and stir to combine
- Cook over low heat, maintaining a gentle simmer
- Stir continuously until the custard thickens to the consistency of a smooth pudding
- Line the base of a glass serving dish with a layer of ladyfinger biscuits
- Pour the warm custard evenly over the biscuit base
- Dice the peaches into medium-sized cubes
- Scatter the peach cubes over the custard layer
- Prepare the topping by whipping the heavy cream with the sugar in a separate bowl until thick
- Spread the whipped cream layer over the peaches
- Cover the dish tightly with aluminium foil
- Chill in the fridge for at least 6 hours before serving
Observations
This chilled, no-bake layered dessert is a staple at family weekend lunches and celebratory gatherings in Brazil. It perfectly balances the creaminess of the custard with the bright sweetness of peaches. Follow these steps carefully to ensure the custard sets to a beautiful, silky consistency.
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