Amor em Pedaço: Easy Layered Chocolate & Cream Dessert Recipe

Prepare a delicious Amor em Pedaço, the perfect dessert to sweeten your day or delight your guests. Easy to make and irresistible!

Contents

• Ingredients
• Instructions
• Tips and Variations
• CHEF’s Tips

Ingredients

For the White Cream:

• 1 can of condensed milk
• 1 can of heavy cream
• 200ml coconut milk
• 6g unflavored gelatin powder
• 3 tablespoons water (to hydrate gelatin)

For the Chocolate Cream:

• 1 can of condensed milk
• 1 can of heavy cream
• 3 tablespoons 50% cocoa powder
• 1 tablespoon unsalted butter

For Assembly:

• 1 package of ladyfingers or plain biscuits
• Milk (for dipping biscuits)

Instructions

1. Prepare the White Cream: Hydrate the gelatin in water and set aside. In a blender, combine condensed milk, heavy cream, and coconut milk. Heat the hydrated gelatin in the microwave for 15 seconds and add it to the blender mixture. Blend for a few more seconds.
2. Prepare the Chocolate Cream: In a saucepan, mix condensed milk, heavy cream, cocoa powder, and butter. Cook over low heat, stirring constantly, until a homogeneous and consistent cream is formed.
3. Assembly of Amor em Pedaço: In a baking dish, create a layer of biscuits dipped in milk.
4. Pour the white cream over the biscuits.
5. Cover with another layer of milk-dipped biscuits.
6. Pour the chocolate cream on top.
7. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours to set.
8. Serve your delicious chilled Amor em Pedaço!

Tips and Variations

• For a more sophisticated version, add grated dark chocolate on top.
• Substitute ladyfingers with sponge cake fingers for a different flavor.
• Try adding chopped fruits between the cream and biscuit layers.
• If you prefer a more intense chocolate cream, use melted dark chocolate.
• For decoration, use fresh strawberries or cherries.

CHEF’s Tips

The secret to a perfect Amor em Pedaço lies in the quality of the ingredients and the chilling time. Always use good quality condensed milk and heavy cream to ensure the ideal creaminess and flavor. Make sure the gelatin is completely dissolved to avoid lumps in the white cream. The chilling time is crucial for the dessert to achieve the right consistency and for the flavors to meld. Prepare the Amor em Pedaço in advance, preferably the day before, for the best results. This dessert is an excellent option for various occasions, from a simple family lunch to a more formal event. Surprise your guests with this irresistible and flavorful Amor em Pedaço!