Brazilian recipe
Sonho de Valsa Chocolate Layered Dessert
This classic Brazilian bombom pie is a beloved family favourite, famous for its indulgent creamy layers and fuss-free assembly.
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Ingredients
2 tins condensed milk
1 tin dessert cream
500 ml full-cream milk
2 eggs
4 tablespoons cocoa powder
4 tablespoons margarine
4 tablespoons caster sugar
6 chocolate-coated wafer sweets with hazelnut-style cream filling
1 tin dessert cream
500 ml full-cream milk
2 eggs
4 tablespoons cocoa powder
4 tablespoons margarine
4 tablespoons caster sugar
6 chocolate-coated wafer sweets with hazelnut-style cream filling
Where to find ingredients
Condensed milk and long-life dessert cream (often found near the baking aisle) are pantry staples in South African supermarkets. For the Sonho de Valsa, look for chocolate-coated wafer-style pralines with a creamy nut filling; if you cannot find the exact Brazilian brand, look for luxury wafer chocolates in the confectionary aisle of major retailers like Woolworths or Checkers, or visit a local Portuguese or specialty deli that stocks South American goods. Full-cream milk is standard dairy found in any fridge section.
Preparation method
- For the first layer, whisk together 1 tin of condensed milk and half of the milk
- Stir in the egg yolks and 2 tablespoons of margarine
- Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until it thickens into a rich cream
- Pour this base into your serving dish
- Sprinkle 2 chopped chocolate sweets over the cream and pop it into the freezer to set
- For the second layer, combine the second tin of condensed milk with the remaining milk
- Mix in the remaining 2 tablespoons of margarine and the cocoa powder
- Heat while stirring until it forms a creamy, chocolatey brigadeiro consistency—be careful not to overcook it
- Spread this chocolate layer carefully over your now-firm first layer
- Scatter another 2 chopped chocolate sweets over the top of this layer
- Return to the freezer for a short while to ensure the layers stay perfectly separated
- For the third layer, whisk the egg whites until they form stiff peaks
- Fold in the sugar, then gently incorporate the dessert cream
- Spread this fluffy topping evenly over the previous layers
- Finish by garnishing with the final 2 chopped chocolate sweets
- Keep in the freezer until you are ready to serve
Observations
This showstopper dessert features three distinct layers, ideal for special occasions or Sunday treats. The key to that perfect, clean look is patience; make sure to allow enough chilling time between each layer to keep the structure firm and defined.
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