Portuguese Seredura Dessert
Indulge in the luscious simplicity of Portuguese Serradura, a no-bake dessert that promises layers of velvety cream and crumbly sweetness in every bite. This traditional treat, also known as "sawdust pudding," combines finely crushed Marie biscuits with whipped cream sweetened with condensed milk and a touch of fragrant vanilla. With just 30 minutes of prep and no cooking required, it’s an effortless yet elegant dessert perfect for any occasion. Layered beautifully in individual glasses or a large dish, Serradura offers a creamy, textural contrast that melts in your mouth, while its cool, chilled presentation makes it the ultimate crowd-pleaser. Easy to prepare and irresistibly indulgent, this dessert is a celebration of minimalist charm that’s as easy to make as it is to devour!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 200 grams Marie biscuits (or tea biscuits)
- 500 ml Heavy cream (cold)
- 200 ml Sweetened condensed milk
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
Instructions
Place the Marie biscuits in a food processor and pulse until they are finely ground into a sandy texture. If you do not have a food processor, place the biscuits in a ziplock bag and crush them with a rolling pin until fine. Set aside.
In a large mixing bowl, pour the cold heavy cream and beat it with an electric mixer on medium-high speed until soft peaks form. This should take about 3-5 minutes.
Reduce the mixer speed to low and slowly add the sweetened condensed milk to the whipped cream. Continue to beat on medium speed until stiff peaks form. Be careful not to overbeat.
Add the vanilla extract to the whipped cream mixture and gently fold it in using a spatula to ensure it’s evenly distributed.
To assemble the dessert, take serving glasses or a single large serving dish and create alternating layers of crushed biscuits and the whipped cream mixture. Start with a thin layer of crushed biscuits at the bottom, followed by a thicker layer of whipped cream. Repeat the layers until you reach the top, ending with a dusting of crushed biscuits for garnish.
Chill the assembled dessert in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours or overnight to set.
Serve cold and enjoy this creamy, biscuit-layered treat!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3487 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 227.4 g | 292% | |
| Saturated Fat | 135.8 g | 679% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.9 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 654 mg | 218% | |
| Sodium | 1077 mg | 47% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 320.3 g | 116% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 4.2 g | 15% | |
| Total Sugars | 212.0 g | ||
| Protein | 38.7 g | 77% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.5 mcg | 3% | |
| Calcium | 1147 mg | 88% | |
| Iron | 4.7 mg | 26% | |
| Potassium | 1296 mg | 28% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
