Here’s a delightful recipe for a special fruit pavé, a layered dessert that showcases fresh fruits and a creamy filling. It’s perfect for gatherings or a sweet treat!
Special Fruit Pavé Recipe
Ingredients
For the Base:
- 200g (7 oz) digestive biscuits or graham crackers
- 100g (3.5 oz) unsalted butter, melted
For the Cream Layer:
- 400ml (14 oz) heavy cream
- 250g (8.8 oz) cream cheese, softened
- 100g (3.5 oz) powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Zest of 1 lemon
For the Fruit Layer:
- 300g (10.5 oz) mixed fresh fruits (such as strawberries, kiwis, blueberries, and mango)
- 2 tbsp honey or maple syrup (optional)
- Mint leaves for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the Base:
- Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F) if you want to crisp the base slightly (optional).
- Crush the digestive biscuits in a food processor or by placing them in a ziplock bag and crushing them with a rolling pin until fine.
- Mix the crushed biscuits with the melted butter until well combined.
- Press the mixture into the bottom of a rectangular or square baking dish (about 8×8 inches) to form a solid base. Bake for about 10 minutes if desired, then let it cool.
- Make the Cream Layer:
- In a mixing bowl, beat the heavy cream until soft peaks form.
- In another bowl, combine the cream cheese, powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and lemon zest. Mix until smooth.
- Gently fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture until fully combined.
- Assemble the Pavé:
- Spread half of the cream layer over the cooled biscuit base.
- Arrange a layer of mixed fruits on top of the cream.
- Add the remaining cream mixture on top of the fruits, smoothing it out evenly.
- Top with more mixed fruits for decoration.
- Chill:
- Cover the dish with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or overnight for best results.
- Serve:
- Slice the pavé into squares or rectangles.
- Drizzle with honey or maple syrup if desired and garnish with mint leaves.
Enjoy your delicious and refreshing special fruit pavé!
