Creamy Vanilla and Chocolate Chilled Layered Dessert
A luscious no-bake dessert featuring silky vanilla custard, chocolate-soaked ladyfingers, and a fluffy meringue topping. Simple to prepare ahead of time and guaranteed to impress at any gathering.
🛒 Ingredients
12 servings
- 1 can (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk
- 1¾ cups whole milk, divided
- 4 egg yolks
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 4 egg whites
- 4 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 package ladyfinger biscuits
- 2 tablespoons sweetened cocoa powder
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Directions
- 1
In a saucepan, combine the condensed milk, 1½ cups of whole milk and the egg yolks. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the custard thickens.
- 2
Remove from heat, stir in the vanilla extract and set aside to cool slightly.
- 3
Beat egg whites with the sugar until stiff, glossy peaks form.
- 4
Gently fold the heavy cream into the meringue with a spatula. Set aside.
- 5
Pour the vanilla custard evenly into a serving dish.
- 6
Mix the remaining ¼ cup of milk with cocoa powder. Quickly dip each ladyfinger and layer them over the custard.
- 7
Spread the meringue and cream mixture on top and dust with cocoa powder.
- 8
Refrigerate for at least 3 hours and serve well chilled.
💡 Chef's Tip
For extra indulgence, add a layer of dark chocolate shavings between the ladyfingers and the meringue. Keeps well in the fridge for up to 2 days.
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