Asturian Serradura

Ingredients

Asturian Serradura is a variation of the original Portuguese Serradura. While the Portuguese version typically uses condensed milk and digestive biscuits, the Asturian adaptation replaces the condensed milk with whipped cream and the digestive biscuits with Maria cookies. This gives the Asturian Serradura a lighter and creamier texture, with a more delicate sweetness. We alse have the original recipe for Serradura, so you can check it out.

• 200g (7 oz) Maria cookies 200g (7 oz) Maria cookies
• 500ml (2 cups) heavy cream 500ml (2 cups) heavy cream
• 50g (1/4 cup) granulated sugar 50g (1/4 cup) granulated sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Nutrition

• Calories (kcal / KJ): 400 kcal / 1674 KJ
• Fat: 28g (total), 17g (saturated)
• Carbohydrates: 35g (total), 15g (sugars)
• Protein: 3g
• Fiber: 1g
• Salt: 0.1g

Preparation

1. 1.
   Crush the Maria cookies into fine crumbs using a food processor or by placing them in a sealed plastic bag and crushing them with a rolling pin.
2. 2.
   In a mixing bowl, whip the heavy cream, granulated sugar, and vanilla extract until soft peaks form.
3. 3.
   Take serving glasses or bowls and start layering the dessert. Begin with a layer of the crushed Maria cookies, followed by a layer of whipped cream. Repeat the layers until the glasses or bowls are filled, ending with a layer of whipped cream on top.
4. 4.
   Optionally, you can garnish the top with a sprinkle of cookie crumbs or a dusting of cocoa powder.
5. 5.
   Refrigerate the Asturian Serradura for at least 2 hours to allow the flavors to meld together and the dessert to set.
6. 6.
   Serve chilled and enjoy!

Treat your ingredients with care...

• Maria cookies — Ensure that the cookies are finely crushed to achieve the desired texture in the dessert.

Tips & Tricks

• For a twist, you can add a layer of fruit compote or fresh berries between the cookie and cream layers.
• Experiment with different types of cookies to vary the flavor and texture of the dessert.
• If you prefer a sweeter dessert, you can increase the amount of sugar in the whipped cream.

Serving advice

Asturian Serradura is best served chilled. It can be enjoyed as a standalone dessert or as a sweet ending to a meal. Serve it in individual glasses or bowls to showcase the beautiful layers.

Presentation advice

To enhance the presentation, you can garnish each serving with a fresh mint leaf or a sprinkle of cookie crumbs on top. Serve the dessert in transparent glasses or bowls to showcase the layers.