White cream for pavé: learn how to make it step by step
Knowing how to prepare the white cream for the pavé is one of the most important parts so that it can be prepared and remains as delicious as it is.
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This flavorful cream, often called pastry cream, is essential for creating layers of flavor in a pavé.
Where does the pavé come from?
In Brazil, we consume pavé a lot at the end of the year, and many know it as the focus of uncles' jokes, right? But do you know where pavé comes from and what its origins are?
Despite not being Brazilian, pavé is extremely consumed in our country, but in fact it has a somewhat uncertain origin.
But historians believe that it appeared in France, around the 14th century, and its name, pavé, derives from the word “pavage” which means pavement.
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Which is closely related to the assembly of the dessert, which is made up of layers of cream and cookies, or pieces of cake.
It is believed that pavé arrived in Brazil around the 20th century by immigrants from France or Portugal. And since it arrived here it has been adapted according to the ingredients we have here and to give it a pleasant flavor.
White cream recipe for pavé
Now that you know where it comes from, let's find out how to make white cream for pavé and complement your delicious dessert.
Check the ingredients:
- 1 can of condensed milk;
- 1 can of milk in the same measure as condensed milk;
- 1 teaspoon of vanilla essence;
- 1 sifted yolk;
- 1 can of cream;
- 1 tablespoon full of cornstarch.
Separate all these ingredients and start your white pavé cream recipe by dissolving the cornstarch in the milk.
Mix lightly until it dissolves completely and there are no lumps left.
Now in a pan, add all the other ingredients, such as the egg yolk, milk, condensed milk and others, along with the dissolved cornstarch and mix well so that it is incorporated before putting it on the fire.
Place the pan over low heat and stir constantly until it starts to come away from the bottom of the pan, similar to brigadeiro.
Once you reach this point, transfer your cream to a plate or bowl and cover with plastic wrap, leave it attached to the cream to adhere well and let it cool.
After it cools it will be ready to be used in your pavé and it will be delicious, without a doubt.
If you want to spice up your white cream for pavé, you can also add 100 grams of chopped and melted white chocolate, which adds a little extra flavor to your cream.
When it cools, it is normal for the cream to become harder, so when using it, just stir it to return it to its creamy texture.
Furthermore, this cream can be used in other dishes you make, such as cakes.