The real peach recipe was selected as one of the eight finalists in the 2026 Recipe Contest promoted by Caminhos do Campo. This dessert was developed by Joice Maria Fernandes, a resident of Irati, and represents RPC Guarapuava, located in the central region of Paraná.
Joice Maria Fernandes shared that the peach evokes many memories from her childhood, especially moments spent with her mother while eating the fruit under the tree in the city known for its peach production. Furthermore, the 'royalty' name of the recipe is linked to a personal event: the previous year, she was crowned Peach Princess during the Irati Peach Festival.
For preparation, the following ingredients are needed: one container of heavy cream (nata), 90 grams of sugar, 600 grams of condensed milk (with a recommendation for over 6% fat), 400 grams of whipping cream, one package of meringue, 200 ml of brewed coffee without added sugar, 200 ml of chilled whipped cream (chantilly), one can of preserved peaches, and champagne-type biscuits.
First, the condensed milk and whipping cream must be mixed in a saucepan and heated, stirring continuously until it reaches the consistency of brigadeiro. When boiling, cook for another two minutes and then turn off the heat. This mixture must be transferred to another container and refrigerated for approximately two hours.
While the brigadeiro cools, the heavy cream mixture is prepared. In a mixer, one container of heavy cream is added along with the chosen sugar and beaten until a light and creamy texture, similar to whipped cream, is obtained, taking care not to overbeat, which risks turning it into butter. This cream must be set aside.
In another mixer, 200 ml of chilled whipped cream is added and gently beaten at a low or medium speed until it achieves enough firmness not to fall out of the container. This cream is also set aside.
After the white brigadeiro is cold, two full tablespoons of the beaten whipped cream are incorporated and mixed until the mass is uniform. This cream will serve as the base of the dessert.
During assembly, start by placing a layer of the white brigadeiro cream in a large bowl or dish, spreading it evenly. Next, some biscuits are dipped in the brewed coffee and a layer is formed with them. On top of this, a layer of the beaten heavy cream is added, distributed well.
This is followed by a generous layer of chopped preserved peaches. Then, another layer of the white brigadeiro cream is placed, spread out. The next layer consists of meringues, which should be lightly broken by hand and spread. Again, a layer of biscuits soaked in coffee is added. The dish is finished with another layer of heavy cream and additional peach decorations.
The 2026 Recipe Contest has Authorization Certificate SPA/ME No. 03.050866/2026.
