Pave de Pessego (Brazilian Peach Dessert)

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

• Preparation Time: 30 mins
• Cooking Time: 10 mins
• Total Time: 40 mins
• Calories: 323 Calories

Ingredients

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

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Line a 10-inch square baking dish with plastic wrap.

Step 2

Combine condensed milk and lemon juice in a bowl and mix well until creamy. Set lemon cream aside.

Step 3

Slice 1 peach and set aside to use as decoration. Cut remaining peaches into small cubes.

Step 4

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.

Step 5

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.

Step 6

Refrigerate for 4 hours. Turn out onto a plate. Garnish with reserved peach slices. Serve chilled.