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Creamy Homemade Nut Pavê (Pavê cremoso de castanha)

A rich and creamy homemade nut pavê layered with biscuits. This traditional Brazilian dessert is simple to prepare and perfect for any gathering.

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Creamy Homemade Nut Pavê (Pavê cremoso de castanha)

Ingredients

300 ml whole milk
1 pack plain biscuits (Marie or similar)
250 g cashew nuts (or Brazil nuts)
6 egg yolks, strained
1 can (approx. 300g) table cream, drained of whey
2 cups caster sugar
250 g unsalted butter, at room temperature

Where to find ingredients

You can find these staples at local supermarkets in Port Vila. Look for nuts in the baking or snack aisles, and ensure your table cream is well-chilled before draining the whey. For a variation, high-quality local nuts can be used if they are toasted and finely ground.

Preparation method

  1. Pulse the nuts in a food processor or blender until they form a fine meal.
  2. In a small saucepan, combine the ground nuts with the table cream and a pinch of salt.
  3. Cook over low heat, stirring constantly, until slightly thickened.
  4. Remove from the heat and set aside to cool down.
  5. In a large mixing bowl, beat the strained egg yolks with the butter and sugar until the mixture becomes pale and fluffy.
  6. Gently fold the nut and cream mixture into the egg yolk cream, using an upward motion to maintain a light texture.
  7. In a shallow dish, combine a small amount of milk with a few spoonfuls of the nut cream to create a soaking liquid for the biscuits.
  8. Arrange a layer of the milk-soaked biscuits at the bottom of a serving dish or glass tray.
  9. Spread a layer of the nut cream over the biscuits.
  10. Repeat the layers of biscuits and cream until all ingredients are used, finishing with a generous layer of cream on top.
  11. If desired, sprinkle some chopped nuts over the top for garnish.
  12. Cover the dish with plastic wrap and freeze for at least 4 hours, or until firm.

Observations

This nut pavê recipe is an absolute classic that is sure to please everyone. It is a practical dessert, crafted with ingredients easily found at your local market. It is the perfect choice for those seeking a delicious treat without any fuss, ideal to serve after lunch or during a special afternoon tea.
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Preparation method

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Step 1

Pulse the nuts in a food processor or blender until they form a fine meal.

Pulse the nuts in a food processor or blender until they form a fine meal.
Step 2

In a small saucepan, combine the ground nuts with the table cream and a pinch of salt.

In a small saucepan, combine the ground nuts with the table cream and a pinch of salt.
Step 3

Cook over low heat, stirring constantly, until slightly thickened.

Cook over low heat, stirring constantly, until slightly thickened.
Step 4

Remove from the heat and set aside to cool down.

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

In a large mixing bowl, beat the strained egg yolks with the butter and sugar until the mixture becomes pale and fluffy.

In a large mixing bowl, beat the strained 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 egg yolk cream, using an upward motion to maintain a light texture.

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

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

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

Arrange a layer of the milk-soaked biscuits at the bottom of a serving dish or glass tray.

Arrange a layer of the milk-soaked biscuits at the bottom of a serving dish or glass tray.
Step 9

Spread a layer of the nut cream over the biscuits.

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

Repeat the layers of biscuits and cream until all ingredients are used, finishing with a generous layer of cream on top.

Repeat the layers of biscuits and cream until all ingredients are used, finishing with a generous layer of cream on top.
Step 11

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

If desired, sprinkle some chopped nuts over the top for garnish.
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 Nut Pavê (Pavê cremoso de castanha)

Creamy Homemade Nut Pavê (Pavê cremoso de castanha)

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