Pavé means 'paving stone' in French—this dessert mimics cobblestone streets using layered cookies and cream.
Strawberry Cream Pavé
Indulge in the delightful simplicity of our Strawberry Cream Pavé—a heavenly dessert that requires no baking or fancy equipment! This luscious treat combines fresh strawberries, velvety cream cheese, and a hint of vanilla, creating a dreamy layered delight that's as easy to whip up as it is to devour. Perfect for any occasion, this no-fuss dessert is sure to impress your family and friends!
Prep
15
min
Cook
30
min
Serves
4
people
Level
beginner
📝 Ingredients
Serves 4🥛Dairy & Eggs(5)
- 1 yema de huevo
- 150 g de queso cuajada rallado o triturado (5.29 oz)
- 500 ml de crema de leche (16.9 fl oz)
- 4 cdas de leche en polvo (60 ml)
- 1 lata de leche condensada (395 g aprox.) (13.9 oz)
🫙Pantry Staples(2)
- 2 cdas de fécula de maíz disueltas en 50 ml de leche (30 ml)
- 1 paquete de galletas de vainilla (200 g) (7.06 oz)
📦Other(1)
- 300 g de fresas frescas (10.6 oz)
👨🍳 Instructions
- 1
In a bowl, combine heavy cream, sweetened condensed milk, egg yolk, and cornstarch dissolved in milk. Mix everything and cook over low heat until it thickens.
- 2
In a container, layer cream, cookies, powdered milk, strawberries, and grated cheese, repeating the process. Decorate with more cheese and strawberries. Chill in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours before serving.
💡 Pro Tips
- ✓Cook your cream mixture to exactly 170-175°F while stirring constantly to activate the cornstarch without scrambling the egg yolk, as proteins coagulate rapidly above 180°F.technique170-175°F
- ✓Dissolve cornstarch in cold milk at a 1:4 ratio before adding to prevent lumps, since starch granules swell instantly in hot liquid creating irreversible clumps.technique1:4 ratio
- ✓Chill the assembled pavé for minimum 4 hours (not just 2) to allow cookies to absorb 60-70% of their weight in cream moisture for proper texture.timing4 hours minimum
- ✓Use cookies with 8-12% moisture content like Maria or tea biscuits, as they soften uniformly without becoming mushy like high-moisture cookies.ingredient8-12% moisture
- ✓Macerate strawberries with 2-3% of their weight in sugar for 15 minutes before layering to draw out natural juices and prevent watery layers.technique2-3% sugar weight
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Prep
15
min
Cook
30
min
Serves
4
people
Level
beginner
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Pavé means 'paving stone' in French—this dessert mimics cobblestone streets using layered cookies and cream.
Strawberry Cream Pavé
Indulge in the delightful simplicity of our Strawberry Cream Pavé—a heavenly dessert that requires no baking or fancy equipment! This luscious treat combines fresh strawberries, velvety cream cheese, and a hint of vanilla, creating a dreamy layered delight that's as easy to whip up as it is to devour. Perfect for any occasion, this no-fuss dessert is sure to impress your family and friends!
📝 Ingredients
Serves 4🥛Dairy & Eggs(5)
- 1 yema de huevo
- 150 g de queso cuajada rallado o triturado (5.29 oz)
- 500 ml de crema de leche (16.9 fl oz)
- 4 cdas de leche en polvo (60 ml)
- 1 lata de leche condensada (395 g aprox.) (13.9 oz)
🫙Pantry Staples(2)
- 2 cdas de fécula de maíz disueltas en 50 ml de leche (30 ml)
- 1 paquete de galletas de vainilla (200 g) (7.06 oz)
📦Other(1)
- 300 g de fresas frescas (10.6 oz)
👨🍳 Instructions
- 1
In a bowl, combine heavy cream, sweetened condensed milk, egg yolk, and cornstarch dissolved in milk. Mix everything and cook over low heat until it thickens.
- 2
In a container, layer cream, cookies, powdered milk, strawberries, and grated cheese, repeating the process. Decorate with more cheese and strawberries. Chill in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours before serving.
💡 Pro Tips
- ✓Cook your cream mixture to exactly 170-175°F while stirring constantly to activate the cornstarch without scrambling the egg yolk, as proteins coagulate rapidly above 180°F.technique170-175°F
- ✓Dissolve cornstarch in cold milk at a 1:4 ratio before adding to prevent lumps, since starch granules swell instantly in hot liquid creating irreversible clumps.technique1:4 ratio
- ✓Chill the assembled pavé for minimum 4 hours (not just 2) to allow cookies to absorb 60-70% of their weight in cream moisture for proper texture.timing4 hours minimum
- ✓Use cookies with 8-12% moisture content like Maria or tea biscuits, as they soften uniformly without becoming mushy like high-moisture cookies.ingredient8-12% moisture
- ✓Macerate strawberries with 2-3% of their weight in sugar for 15 minutes before layering to draw out natural juices and prevent watery layers.technique2-3% sugar weight