Authentic Pavê Recipe Brazil, South America

Name: Pavê
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Yield: 8 servings
Cuisine: Brazilian
Ingredients: 400g (14 oz) condensed milk; 3 tbsp cornstarch; 3 egg yolks; 500 ml (2 cups) milk; 400g (14 oz) heavy cream; 1 tbsp vanilla essence; 180g (6.5 oz) ladyfinger biscuits; 200g (7 oz) semisweet chocolate; chopped chocolate to taste

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Introduction & history

Akin to tiramisu, pavê is a layered dessert that does not need baking. It typically consists of layers of either ladyfinger biscuits or cornstarch biscuits and a cream made with condensed milk. Variations on this basic rendition are endless — different flavorings can be added, and various kinds of fruit as well. Once assembled, pavé can be topped with a chocolate glaze, crushed biscuits, shredded coconut, or anything else one might desire. It is a simple, easy-to-make dessert that needs lots of refrigeration time.

Main ingredients

Basic Pavê with Chocolate Glaze Topping

PREP 15min

COOK 15min

RESTING 4h

READY IN 4h 30min

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This is the recipe for the most basic, classic, and simplest version of pavé. It consists of ladyfinger biscuits, a cream of condensed milk, heavy cream, and egg yolks, and a chocolate glaze. You can follow the recipe to a tee or use the recipe as a base to experiment with and add different flavorings to the cream, fruits, and other delicious ingredients.

Ingredients

8 Servings

400g (14 oz) condensed milk

3 tbsp cornstarch

3 egg yolks

500 ml (2 cups) milk

400g (14 oz) heavy cream

1 tbsp vanilla essence

180g (6.5 oz) ladyfinger biscuits

200g (7 oz) semisweet chocolate

chopped chocolate to taste

Preparation

Step 1/7

Add the condensed milk and the cornstarch to a saucepan and mix well. Then, add whisk in the egg yolks. Once the egg yolks are blended, add the milk and stir to combine.

Step 2/7

Cook over medium heat, constantly stirring, until thickened.

Step 3/7

Take off the heat and stir in 200g (7 oz) of heavy cream and the vanilla essence.

Step 4/7

Spread the bottom of a baking dish with some of the cream, then top with a layer of ladyfinger biscuits. Repeat until you’ve used up all the ingredients. Refrigerate for 3 hours.

Step 5/7

Melt the chocolate in a bain-marie, take off heat, and stir in 200g (7 oz) of heavy cream.

Step 6/7

Pour over the pavé and tilt the baking dish to spread it evenly. Refrigerate for 1 hour.

Step 7/7

When it’s serving time, sprinkle with chopped chocolate to taste.

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4.2