Pavê de Doce de Leite

Name: Pavê de Doce de Leite
Prep time: 30 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 12 servings
Cuisine: Brazilian
Ingredients: 1.5 lbs sweet vanilla wafer cookies or ladyfinger biscuits; 1.5 cans sweetened condensed milk; 1 can evaporated milk; 4 large pasteurized egg yolks; 1/4 cup butter (softened); 1/2 tsp vanilla extract; 1 cup dulce de leche; 1/2 cup whole milk; 1 cup heavy cream (or whipped cream), whipped to stiff peaks; 2 oz dark chocolate, shaved or grated

Layered Brazilian dessert with sweet cookies, creamy custard filling, and dulce de leche. No baking required, just chilling and layering.

30 minEasyServes 12340 cal/serving

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Ingredients

1.5 lbs sweet vanilla wafer cookies or ladyfinger biscuits
1.5 cans sweetened condensed milk
1 can evaporated milk
4 large pasteurized egg yolks
1/4 cup butter (softened)
1/2 tsp vanilla extract
1 cup dulce de leche
1/2 cup whole milk
1 cup heavy cream (or whipped cream), whipped to stiff peaks
2 oz dark chocolate, shaved or grated

Instructions

1

In a bowl, whisk together 1.5 cans sweetened condensed milk, 1 can evaporated milk, 4 large pasteurized egg yolks, 1/4 cup butter (softened), and 1/2 tsp vanilla extract until smooth and creamy.
2

Fold 1 cup whipped to stiff peaks heavy cream (or whipped cream) into the mixture gently until fully incorporated. Set filling aside.
3

Pour 1/2 cup whole milk into a shallow dish. Quickly dip each 1.5 lbs sweet vanilla wafer cookies or ladyfinger biscuits briefly (1 second per side) into the milk - do not soak.
4

Arrange a layer of dipped cookies on the bottom of a 9x13 inch baking dish or similar large container.
5

Spread half of the custard filling over the cookie layer.
6

Drizzle half of the 1 cup dulce de leche over the filling, spreading thinly.
7

Dip another batch of cookies and layer on top.
8

Spread the remaining custard filling over this layer.
9

Drizzle the remaining dulce de leche over the top.
10

Dip the final layer of cookies and arrange on top.
11

Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 8 hours or overnight.
12

Just before serving, sprinkle 2 oz shaved or grated dark chocolate over the top.

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Questions

How much time should I plan for Pavê de Doce de Leite?

As written, 30 minutes: 30 of prep and 0 of cooking. The longest single stretch is the hands-off wait in step 11, overnight, or about 8 hours. That wait sits outside the stated prep and cook times, so plan around it.

Why fold instead of stir in Pavê de Doce de Leite?

Step 2 reads: "Fold 1 cup whipped to stiff peaks heavy cream (or whipped cream) into the mixture gently until fully incorporated." Folding keeps the air you just beat in. Stirring at step 2 would knock it out and the result would come out dense.

What can I use instead of sweetened condensed milk in Pavê de Doce de Leite?

The entry for Pavê de Doce de Leite calls for 1.5 cans sweetened condensed milk. In its place: There is no quick swap. Simmer two cups of milk with two thirds of a cup of sugar until reduced by half, about 35 minutes.

Can I make Pavê de Doce de Leite gluten-free?

Yes. The gluten in Pavê de Doce de Leite is 1.5 lbs sweet vanilla wafer cookies or ladyfinger biscuits. Swap the bread or crumbs for a gluten-free loaf or gluten-free panko. Everything else proceeds as written.

How many calories are in Pavê de Doce de Leite?

One serving (the recipe makes 12) is about 340 calories, with 5 g protein, 48 g carbohydrate and 14 g fat, plus 85 mg sodium.

Which part of Pavê de Doce de Leite can be done ahead?

Everything up to step 11. Step 11 is a built-in pause of overnight, or about 8 hours: "Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 8 hours or overnight." Do everything up to that point ahead of time and pick up at step 12 when you are ready to finish.

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