A dessert that stands out for its perfect combination of bright citrus flavor and creamy texture, this lemon chocolate pavé is simply irresistible.
Lemon Chocolate Pavé (Brazilian Dessert)
Servings
6
servingsPrep time
40
minutesCooking time
00
minutesLemon chocolate pavé is a delicious classic dessert that’s always a crowd-pleaser.
Ingredients
1 cup (240 ml) lemon juice
1 chocolate bar (3.2 oz / 90 g)
2/3 package Maria or cornstach biscuits (9.2 oz / 260 g)
2 cans sweetened condensed milk (27.9 oz / 790 g total)
2 cartons heavy cream (14.1 oz / 400 g total)
1/2 carton heavy cream (3.5 oz / 100 g)
Milk, for dipping the biscuits
Directions
- In a large bowl, combine the sweetened condensed milk and the 2 cartons of heavy cream. Add the lemon juice and mix well until smooth and creamy.
- Spread a thin layer of the cream mixture in the bottom of a serving dish. Dip the biscuits briefly in the milk and arrange a layer over the cream.
- Add another layer of cream, followed by another layer of dipped biscuits. Continue alternating the layers until all the cream and biscuits have been used.
- Melt the chocolate in the microwave in 15-second intervals, stirring after each interval, or melt it in a saucepan over low heat.
- Stir in the remaining 1/2 carton of heavy cream until the chocolate mixture is smooth. Pour the chocolate topping over the dessert, spreading it evenly with a spoon to completely cover the surface.
- Cover the dish and refrigerate overnight, or for at least 2 hours, until the dessert is firm.
- Once the chocolate topping has set and the pavé is fully chilled, slice into portions and serve.
