Portuguese · dessert
Serradura
Serradura reads sweetness 6.7, richness 6.4 and floral 4.0 on Palate's 0–10 flavor X-ray — a Portuguese dessert, about 25 min. Measured from the recipe itself: ingredients and technique.
The flavor X-ray — six axes, 0–10
- Umami & Savory — 1.3 / 10
- Sweet & Fruity — 7.0 / 10
- Sour & Bright — 0.6 / 10
- Bitter & Earthy — 0.0 / 10
- Rich & Fat — 6.4 / 10
- Aromatic & Spice — 4.0 / 10
The measured notes (of 18)
Sweetness 6.7 · Richness 6.4 · Floral 4.0 · Umami 1.2 · Fruity 1.0 · Salinity 0.8 · Sourness 0.6
What's in it (4)
- 1 1/2 cups heavy cream
- 1/2 cup sweetened condensed milk
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 8 oz Marie biscuits
Time & effort: about 25 min (10 min active) · effort: easy
Nutrition (per 100 g, engine-estimated): 322.8 kcal, 4.3 g protein, 23 g fat, 24.8 g carbs
Dietary: Vegetarian · Contains dairy — engine-derived; double-check anything allergy-critical.
How it's cooked (4 steps)
- Whip cream to soft peaks, then fold in condensed milk and vanilla extract until smooth and lightly sweetened.
- Crush biscuits in a bag until they resemble fine sawdust.
- Layer biscuit crumbs and cream alternately in individual glasses or a dish, ending with a crumb layer.
- Refrigerate at least 3 hours until set and the crumbs have absorbed some moisture.
Dishes with a similar flavor shape
- Cocada — Brazilian
- Pudim de Leite Condensado — Brazilian
- Flan Napolitano — Mexican
- Crème Brûlée — French
- Leche Flan (Filipino Caramel Custard) — Filipino
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Every number above is Palate's engine-measured estimate, computed from this recipe's ingredients and techniques — not human-tasted ratings or reviews.