Creamy Condensed Milk Layered Dessert
A silky, indulgent no-bake dessert with layers of rich condensed milk custard and buttery cookies. Quick to prepare and incredibly satisfying, it's the perfect make-ahead treat for any gathering. Budget-friendly and crowd-pleasing every single time.
🛒 Ingredients
20 servings
- 4 cups (1 litre) whole milk
- 1 can (14 oz / 397 g) sweetened condensed milk
- 5 tablespoons cornstarch
- 7 oz (200 g) butter cookies or shortbread
- Sugar to taste
- ¾ cup (180 ml) heavy cream
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Directions
- 1
In a cold saucepan, whisk together the milk and cornstarch until fully dissolved with no lumps.
- 2
Add sugar to taste and stir to combine.
- 3
Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the mixture thickens into a smooth custard.
- 4
Reduce heat, pour in the condensed milk, and keep stirring until fully incorporated.
- 5
Continue mixing until the cream is silky and uniform, then remove from heat.
- 6
In a glass baking dish, arrange a single layer of cookies flat side up.
- 7
Spread a generous layer of warm custard over the cookies and repeat the layers.
- 8
Finish with a final layer of custard on top.
- 9
Drizzle the heavy cream evenly over the surface.
- 10
Allow to cool at room temperature, then refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving.
💡 Chef's Tip
Flavour the custard with a teaspoon of vanilla extract or a pinch of cinnamon for extra depth. This dessert is even better made the night before — the cookies soften beautifully into the cream.
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