Melt-in-Your-Mouth Passion Fruit Pavê Recipe

Learn how to make a delicious passion fruit pavê to enjoy with your favorite people. This melt-in-your-mouth Brazilian dessert will make any family gathering or dinner with friends even more special. Let’s get to the recipe!

Ingredients for passion fruit pavê:

Passion Fruit Mousse:

• Pulp of 1 fresh passion fruit;
• 1 can (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk;
• 1 can (approx. 7.5 oz) table cream (or heavy cream).

Chocolate Topping (Brigadeiro style):

• 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder;
• 1 tbsp unsalted butter;
• 1 can (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk;
• 1/2 can (approx. 3.75 oz) table cream (or heavy cream).

Assembly:

• 1 package (7-8 oz) Maria cookies (or digestive biscuits);
• 1/2 cup whole milk (for dipping).

How to prepare the passion fruit pavê:

1. In a saucepan, combine the sweetened condensed milk, cocoa powder, and butter.
2. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly until it begins to thicken.
3. Once the chocolate mixture (brigadeiro) starts pulling away from the bottom of the pan, turn off the heat, stir in the table cream until smooth, and set aside.
4. In a blender, combine the sweetened condensed milk, table cream, and the passion fruit pulp.
5. Blend for about 3 minutes until smooth and aerated. Set aside.
6. Briefly dip the Maria cookies in the milk (do not soak them) or crumble them if preferred, according to your preference for texture.
7. In a glass serving dish, begin assembling the dessert.
8. Start with a layer of the passion fruit mousse, followed by a layer of cookies, and then the chocolate topping.
9. Repeat the layers until all ingredients are used, finishing with a final layer of chocolate.
10. Refrigerate for at least 3 hours before serving. Enjoy!

Serving Suggestions:

This dessert looks beautiful and tastes amazing. For an extra touch, garnish with chocolate shavings before serving. Enjoy!

Did you know?

Passion fruit contains compounds like passiflorine, which are known for their calming and relaxing properties. It is often used in natural remedies to help combat stress and anxiety. Beyond being a decadent treat, this passion fruit pavê might just bring a little extra tranquility to your day!

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