Pavê de Morango

Pavê de Morango is a delightful Brazilian layered dessert that combines the refreshing taste of strawberries with a creamy, low-carb filling. This easy-to-make treat is perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth without the carbs.

Ingredients

• Fresh strawberries - 200 grams
• Cream cheese - 100 grams
• Heavy cream - 100 ml
• Powdered erythritol - 30 grams
• Vanilla extract - 1 teaspoon
• Unsweetened cocoa powder - 1 tablespoon
• Chopped nuts (optional) - 20 grams

Steps

1. Wash and slice the strawberries, setting aside a few whole ones for decoration.
2. In a mixing bowl, combine cream cheese, powdered erythritol, and vanilla extract. Mix until smooth.
3. In another bowl, whip the heavy cream until soft peaks form.
4. Gently fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture until well combined.
5. In a small serving dish, layer the sliced strawberries at the bottom.
6. Spread half of the cream cheese mixture over the strawberries.
7. Sprinkle a layer of cocoa powder over the cream cheese mixture.
8. Repeat the layers with the remaining strawberries and cream cheese mixture.
9. Top with chopped nuts if desired and garnish with whole strawberries.
10. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving to allow the flavors to meld.

Nutrition

• Calories: 280
• Protein: 5 g
• Carbs: 8 g
• Fiber: 2 g
• Sugar: 3 g
• Sodium: 150 mg
• Cholesterol: 50 mg
• Total Fat: 25 g
• Saturated Fat: 15 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
• Water: 0.1 L

Health Benefits

• Low in carbohydrates, making it suitable for low-carb diets.
• Rich in healthy fats from cream, which can help keep you satiated.

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