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Nutritional Values
580kcal
6gProtein
65gCarbs
32gFat
2gFibre
180 gServing
* Per serving · 180 g. May vary.
Allergens
🌾 Gluten
🥛 Dairy
Serradura
How to order / say it
Say it
Serradura — [seh-rah-DOO-rah]
Order
I'd like the Serradura, please.
Locally
我想要锯末, 请。
Say locally
A chilled dessert with layers of sweet cream and crushed Maria biscuits.
Why try it?
Serradura is a delightfully simple yet decadent dessert that showcases the sweet tooth of Macanese cuisine. It represents the cultural melding like many traditional Macanese recipes, melding home-style flavors from Portugal to Macau.
How it tastes
Serradura has a creamy, velvety texture from whipped cream, offset by the slight crunch of finely crushed biscuits. The sweetness is balanced perfectly, offering a cool, refreshing end to any meal.
Origin & History — first documented: 1850
Serradura, meaning 'sawdust', is believed to have been introduced to Macau by its Portuguese colonists in the 19th century. The dessert uses easy-to-find ingredients, making it a household favorite known for its elegant simplicity.
Recipe
Ingredients
- 🌾 100 g Maria biscuits
- 🥛 200 ml heavy cream
- 🥛 100 ml condensed milk
- 🧂 2 g cinnamon
Method
- 1 Crush Maria biscuits until fine.
- 2 Whip heavy cream until stiff peaks form.
- 3 Fold condensed milk into whipped cream.
- 4 Layer cream mixture with crushed biscuits, chill before serving.
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