A Portuguese dessert popular in Macau, named for its layers of fine biscuit crumbs that resemble sawdust. Serve it with espresso.
Serradura (Portuguese Sawdust Pudding)
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A no-bake dessert of lightly sweetened whipped cream layered with fine tea-biscuit crumbs, chilled until the crumbs soften into a cake-like texture. This is the classic cream-and-crumb version. Makes 6 glasses in about 4 hr 23 min.
Prep
20 min
Cook
3 min
Cooling
4 hr
Total
4 hr 23 min
Yield
6 glasses
Ingredients
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glasses
Scales from a half to a double batch; give a bigger batch a little more time.
- 1 ⅔ cups (400 ml)heavy cream, cold
- 1 cup (300 g)sweetened condensed milk
- 1 tsp (5 ml)vanilla extract
- 2 cups (200 g)plain tea biscuits, Marie or Maria type, ground to a fine powder
- 3 tbsp (20 g)biscuit crumbs, reserved from above
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Instructions
- Grind the biscuits in a food processor to a very fine, sand-like powder. Set aside 20 g for the topping.
- Whip the cold cream with the vanilla to stiff peaks, about 3 minutes with an electric mixer on medium speed.
- Gently fold in the condensed milk with a spatula until just combined; do not overmix or the cream loosens.
- Place a layer of crumbs in the bottom of each of six 200 ml glasses, about 2 tablespoons. Top with a layer of cream, then repeat until the glass is nearly full, ending with cream.
- Smooth the tops and dust with the reserved crumbs. Cover and chill at least 4 hours, until the crumbs soften and the layers hold together.
Tips
- Grind the biscuits as fine as possible for the classic 'sawdust' look.
- Start and end each glass with a layer of crumbs or cream as you like, but keep the layers thin.
- Chill overnight for the best texture.
- Keep the finished dessert refrigerated and discard after 3 days.
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Recipe FAQ
How long does it take to make serradura (portuguese sawdust pudding)?
Plan on 20 minutes of prep and 3 minutes of cooking, plus 4 hours to chill. The recipe makes 6 glasses.
How should I store serradura (portuguese sawdust pudding)?
Refrigerate, covered, up to 3 days.
Can I make serradura (portuguese sawdust pudding) ahead?
Yes. It needs time to chill and set, so it is a good one to make the day before you serve it.
Can I use a different form of vanilla?
Yes. This recipe uses 1 tsp vanilla extract (5 ml). Each teaspoon of pure vanilla extract can be swapped for 1 teaspoon of vanilla bean paste, the seeds of half a vanilla bean, or 1/2 teaspoon of vanilla powder. Paste and seeds add the classic dark specks.
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Nutrition
Per serving = 1 of 6 servings this recipe makes.
429
Calories / serving
29.8g
Fat
41.9g
Carbs
15.5g
Protein
28.9g
Sugar
Whole recipe (6 servings): ~2574 cal · 179g fat · 251g carbs · 93g protein · 173g sugar
Estimated values per serving, calculated from standard ingredient data. Not verified Nutrition Facts; actual values vary with brands, measurements, and preparation.
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