No-Bake Nutella & Dark Chocolate Layered Dessert
A show-stopping no-bake dessert that layers silky vanilla custard and a rich Nutella ganache between milk-soaked biscuits. It comes together in 40 minutes and disappears in seconds at the table.
🛒 Ingredients
6 servings
- 350 g (12 oz) Nutella
- 50 g (1.75 oz) dark chocolate, 70% cocoa
- 200 ml (¾ cup) heavy cream
- 1 can (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk
- 400 ml (1⅔ cups) whole milk
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch dissolved in 2 tablespoons cold water
- 1 pinch of salt
- 200 g (7 oz) ladyfingers or digestive biscuits
- milk for soaking the biscuits
- 2 KitKat bars for decoration
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Directions
- 1
Pour the whole milk, condensed milk, vanilla extract, and salt into a saucepan over medium heat.
- 2
As soon as it begins to simmer, whisk in the dissolved cornstarch and stir constantly until the custard thickens. Remove from heat and set aside.
- 3
In a separate saucepan over low heat, melt the dark chocolate, then stir in the Nutella and heavy cream.
- 4
Stir until you have a smooth, glossy ganache. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
- 5
In a deep baking dish or individual glasses, spread half of the vanilla custard in an even layer.
- 6
Cover with a layer of biscuits briefly dipped in cold milk.
- 7
Spread the entire Nutella ganache evenly over the biscuits.
- 8
Add another layer of milk-soaked biscuits.
- 9
Finish with the remaining vanilla custard and smooth the top.
- 10
Decorate with KitKat pieces and refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving.
💡 Chef's Tip
Make this dessert the night before for the best texture — the biscuits soften beautifully and the flavours deepen overnight. For a less sweet version, cut the Nutella to 250 g and add a bit more dark chocolate.
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