Creamy No-Bake Chocolate Layered Dessert
A dreamy no-bake dessert where silky chocolate cream meets soft milk-dipped biscuits in beautiful layers. Quick to assemble and loved by all ages — the kind of effortless showstopper every home cook needs.
🛒 Ingredients
8 servings
- 5 heaping tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- ¾ cup heavy cream
- ¾ cup sweetened condensed milk
- 6 tablespoons cornstarch
- 3½ cups whole milk
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 7 oz (200 g) shortbread or tea biscuits
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Directions
- 1
Pour about 1 cup of milk into a shallow bowl and set aside for dipping the biscuits.
- 2
In a saucepan over medium heat, combine the remaining milk with the cocoa powder, butter, condensed milk, and cornstarch. Stir continuously until a thick, smooth chocolate cream forms.
- 3
Whisk the heavy cream with the sugar in a bowl and refrigerate until assembly.
- 4
In a rectangular dish, layer chocolate cream, then briefly milk-dipped biscuits. Repeat until all ingredients are used, finishing with a layer of chocolate cream.
- 5
Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving chilled.
💡 Chef's Tip
Dip each biscuit for just 1–2 seconds so it softens without falling apart. Finish with grated dark chocolate or a dusting of cocoa for a polished look.
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