Milk powder creates the signature dense texture that separates real Indian kulfi from regular ice cream.
Strawberry Sweet
Indulge in a heavenly Strawberry Delight that combines luscious strawberries with a velvety cream base for a dessert that's both simple and sensational! With just a handful of fresh berries and a dash of whipped cream, this treat is perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth. Get ready to impress your friends and family with this irresistible dessert that's bursting with flavor!
Prep
30
min
Cook
60
min
Serves
8
people
Level
beginner
The Story
This Brazilian tres leches cousin emerged in 1980s São Paulo when Portuguese condensed milk factories met Italian gelato masters—what started as emergency dessert for carnival street vendors became Brazil's answer to tiramisu, swapping coffee-soaked ladyfingers for fresh strawberries and transforming humble canned milk into silky perfection that puts European mousses to shame.
Regional Twist
In Rio's Copacabana district, they fold fresh strawberries directly into the warm condensed milk mixture instead of just topping, creating marbled pink swirls throughout.
📝 Ingredients
Shopping List
- 3 boxes cream
- 2 bars dark chocolate
- 5 tablespoons (74 ml) milk powder
- strawberries (to taste)
- 2 cans sweetened condensed milk
👨🍳 Instructions
- 1
Chop the strawberries and set them aside.
- 2
In a saucepan, combine 2 cans of sweetened condensed milk and 3 boxes of cream.
- 3
Mix everything together and add 5 tablespoons of milk powder.
- 4
Stir continuously until the mixture thickens.
- 5
Transfer the mixture to a serving dish and spread it evenly.
- 6
Add a generous amount of chopped strawberries on top.
- 7
Refrigerate until firm.
- 8
In a bowl, melt 2 dark chocolate bars with 1 box of cream in the microwave for 1.5 minutes.
- 9
Mix the melted chocolate and pour it over the chilled dessert.
- 10
Return to the refrigerator or freezer for 40 minutes before serving.
💡 Pro Tips
- ✓Heat your cream mixture to exactly 170-180°F while stirring to activate milk proteins for proper thickening without curdling the sweetened condensed milk.technique170-180°F
- ✓Melt chocolate using 30-second intervals at 50% microwave power instead of 1.5 minutes straight to prevent seizing from overheating beyond 115°F.timing30-second intervals, 50% power
- ✓Macerate chopped strawberries with 1-2 tablespoons sugar for 15 minutes before adding to draw out natural juices and prevent watery layers in your dessert.ingredient15 minutes
- ✓Use a 2:1 ratio of chocolate to cream for ganache consistency - your recipe's equal parts will create a very thin sauce that won't hold its shape.technique2:1 ratio
- ✓Refrigerate the base layer for minimum 2 hours at 35-38°F before adding toppings so the proteins fully set and support additional layers without mixing.timing2 hours, 35-38°F
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Prep
30
min
Cook
60
min
Serves
8
people
Level
beginner
Share this recipe
Milk powder creates the signature dense texture that separates real Indian kulfi from regular ice cream.
Strawberry Sweet
Indulge in a heavenly Strawberry Delight that combines luscious strawberries with a velvety cream base for a dessert that's both simple and sensational! With just a handful of fresh berries and a dash of whipped cream, this treat is perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth. Get ready to impress your friends and family with this irresistible dessert that's bursting with flavor!
The Story
This Brazilian tres leches cousin emerged in 1980s São Paulo when Portuguese condensed milk factories met Italian gelato masters—what started as emergency dessert for carnival street vendors became Brazil's answer to tiramisu, swapping coffee-soaked ladyfingers for fresh strawberries and transforming humble canned milk into silky perfection that puts European mousses to shame.
Regional Twist
In Rio's Copacabana district, they fold fresh strawberries directly into the warm condensed milk mixture instead of just topping, creating marbled pink swirls throughout.
📝 Ingredients
Shopping List
- 3 boxes cream
- 2 bars dark chocolate
- 5 tablespoons (74 ml) milk powder
- strawberries (to taste)
- 2 cans sweetened condensed milk
👨🍳 Instructions
- 1
Chop the strawberries and set them aside.
- 2
In a saucepan, combine 2 cans of sweetened condensed milk and 3 boxes of cream.
- 3
Mix everything together and add 5 tablespoons of milk powder.
- 4
Stir continuously until the mixture thickens.
- 5
Transfer the mixture to a serving dish and spread it evenly.
- 6
Add a generous amount of chopped strawberries on top.
- 7
Refrigerate until firm.
- 8
In a bowl, melt 2 dark chocolate bars with 1 box of cream in the microwave for 1.5 minutes.
- 9
Mix the melted chocolate and pour it over the chilled dessert.
- 10
Return to the refrigerator or freezer for 40 minutes before serving.
💡 Pro Tips
- ✓Heat your cream mixture to exactly 170-180°F while stirring to activate milk proteins for proper thickening without curdling the sweetened condensed milk.technique170-180°F
- ✓Melt chocolate using 30-second intervals at 50% microwave power instead of 1.5 minutes straight to prevent seizing from overheating beyond 115°F.timing30-second intervals, 50% power
- ✓Macerate chopped strawberries with 1-2 tablespoons sugar for 15 minutes before adding to draw out natural juices and prevent watery layers in your dessert.ingredient15 minutes
- ✓Use a 2:1 ratio of chocolate to cream for ganache consistency - your recipe's equal parts will create a very thin sauce that won't hold its shape.technique2:1 ratio
- ✓Refrigerate the base layer for minimum 2 hours at 35-38°F before adding toppings so the proteins fully set and support additional layers without mixing.timing2 hours, 35-38°F