PAVE DE PESSEGO (BRAZILIAN PEACH DESSERT)

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This chilled dessert is a sort of Brazilian trifle with layers of ladyfingers, canned peaches, prunes, and a rich, peachy cream.

Provided by Nina

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Latin American     South American     Brazilian

Time 4h40m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
½ cup lemon juice
1 (15 ounce) can peaches, drained and syrup reserved
1 cup pitted prunes
1 (12 ounce) package ladyfingers
1 cup milk

Steps:

  • Line a 10-inch square baking dish with plastic wrap.
  • Combine condensed milk and lemon juice in a bowl and mix well until creamy. Set lemon cream aside.
  • Slice 1 peach and set aside to use as decoration. Cut remaining peaches into small cubes.
  • Measure out 1 cup of peach syrup and pour into a saucepan. Add prunes and bring to a simmer over medium-low heat. Simmer for 5 minutes.
  • Combine remaining peach syrup and milk in a shallow bowl. Dip ladyfingers into syrup mixture and layer into the bottom of the prepared baking dish. Add a layer of peaches followed by a layer of prunes. Pour 1/2 the lemon cream evenly on top. Add another layer of soaked ladyfingers, followed by peaches and prunes. Top with remaining ladyfingers. Cover with plastic wrap.
  • Refrigerate for 4 hours. Turn out onto a plate. Garnish with reserved peach slices. Serve chilled.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 322.8 calories, Carbohydrate 59.1 g, Cholesterol 89.5 mg, Fat 7 g, Fiber 2.1 g, Protein 8.2 g, SaturatedFat 3.6 g, Sodium 111.7 mg, Sugar 34.4 g

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