Brazilian Pave Dessert
Pave is a creamy and delicious Brazilian Dessert! Made with sweetened condensed milk, lady finger biscuits, chocolate and sometimes with a whipped cream topping! It's a simple No-Bake recipe that everyone is sure to love!
Equipment
- Saucepan
- 9x12 Casserole Dish
Ingredients
FOR THE CREAM:
- 2 cans Sweetened condensed milk
- 2 cups Milk
- 4 Egg yolks
- 6 tbsps. Cornstarch
- 2 tsps. Vanilla extract
- 400 ml. Heavy cream
ASSEMBLING:
- Lady Finger biscuits (or any biscuit you prefer)
- 2 cups Milk
FOR CHOCOLATE GANACHE:
- 8-12 oz. Dark chocolate chips (or one bag)
- 1 cup Heavy cream
GARNISH:
- Dark chocolate shavings
- 2 cups Whipped topping (bought or homemade)
Instructions
FOR THE CREAM:
- In a saucepan, mix together the sweetened condensed milk, egg yolks, cornstarch, milk, and vanilla extract.
- Heat over medium heat, stirring constantly, until mixture thickens.
- Remove from heat and add in heavy cream. Mix until well blended. Allow to cool.
ASSEMBLING:
- Dip each Lady Finger biscuit in milk and place on bottom of your 9x12 dish.
- Spread 1/2 of the cream mixture over top.
- Add 1 more layer of biscuits. Then the last 1/2 of your cream mixture. Refrigerate for an hour or so.
FOR CHOCOLATE GANACHE TOPPING:
- Place chocolate chips into a bowl. In a small saucepan, bring the heavy cream to a simmer. Pour over the chocolate chips and let sit for a couple of minutes.
- Stir together until smooth.
- Pour Chocolate Ganache over top of the Pave and refrigerate for another 3-4 hours.
GARNISH AND WHIPPED TOPPING:
- Now you will add your whipped topping if you are using.
- To make your own, just whip together at high speed for about 5 minutes, 1 cup heavy cream and 1/2 cup powdered sugar, until stiff peaks form.
- Before serving sprinkle chocolate shavings over top.
- Serve and enjoy!
Servings: 16 servings