Biscuit Custard Layer Dessert (No-Bake)

🍫 Biscuit Custard Layer Dessert (No-Bake)

🌟 

Introduction

This Biscuit Custard Layer Dessert is a creamy, no-bake masterpiece that combines layers of buttery tea biscuits and smooth vanilla custard, crowned with a dusting of rich cocoa powder. It’s a simple yet elegant dessert, perfect for any occasion — no oven required, just a few ingredients and a little patience. Each bite melts in your mouth with a balance of creamy, sweet, and slightly cocoa-bitter flavors.

🏺 

History

The origins of layered desserts go back to traditional European trifles and tiramisus. In Italy, the idea of layering cream with biscuits or sponge cakes soaked in coffee or milk became a staple of home desserts. Over time, many cultures adapted this idea — replacing mascarpone with custard, sponge cake with biscuits, and coffee with milk — to make a quick, comforting dessert. Today, this no-bake version is loved worldwide for its simplicity and nostalgic flavor.

🧈 

Ingredients

For the Vanilla Custard Cream:

• 2 cups (500 ml) milk
• 4 tbsp sugar
• 3 tbsp cornstarch
• 2 egg yolks
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1 tbsp butter

For the Layers:

• About 30 rectangular tea biscuits (Marie, Petit Beurre, or similar)
• 1 cup (250 ml) milk (for dipping biscuits)

For the Topping:

• 2 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder

(Optional additions: instant coffee in milk, chocolate shavings, or whipped cream layer)

🍳 

Instructions

Step 1: Prepare the custard

1. In a saucepan, mix together milk, sugar, cornstarch, and egg yolks.
2. Place on medium heat and whisk continuously until the mixture thickens (5–8 minutes).
3. Remove from heat, stir in vanilla extract and butter until smooth and glossy.
4. Let the custard cool slightly (cover with plastic wrap to prevent a skin from forming).

Step 2: Prepare the dish

1. Line a rectangular or loaf pan with plastic wrap for easy removal.
2. Dip each biscuit quickly in milk (do not soak too long or they’ll break).

Step 3: Layer the dessert

1. Place a layer of biscuits at the bottom of the dish.
2. Spread a generous layer of custard over the biscuits.
3. Repeat with alternating layers — biscuits, custard, biscuits, custard — until you reach the top.
4. End with a custard layer.

Step 4: Add finishing touch

Dust the top generously with unsweetened cocoa powder.

Step 5: Chill

Refrigerate for at least 4 hours (or overnight) to allow the layers to set and the flavors to blend.

Step 6: Serve

Lift the dessert out using the plastic wrap, slice, and enjoy your creamy creation!

🥣 

Methods

1. Custard Method: Thickened with cornstarch and egg yolks for a silky-smooth cream.
2. Layering Method: Alternating textures of biscuits and cream create a beautiful cross-section.
3. No-Bake Method: Uses refrigerator setting instead of oven baking.

🌿 

Benefits

• No baking required: Perfect for hot days or when you need a quick dessert.
• Economical: Made with simple pantry ingredients.
• Rich in calcium and protein: Thanks to milk and eggs.
• Customizable: Can be made coffee-flavored, chocolate-flavored, or fruity.
• Comfort food: Smooth, nostalgic, and crowd-pleasing.

🧬 

Formation

When chilled, the biscuits absorb moisture from the custard, softening into a cake-like texture. The custard sets firmly yet remains creamy, creating a layered structure that slices beautifully. The cocoa dusting adds a touch of bitterness that balances the sweetness — a perfect textural and flavor harmony.

🍽️ 

Nutrition (per serving, approx. 1/8 of pan)

• Calories: 280 kcal
• Carbohydrates: 35 g
• Protein: 5 g
• Fat: 12 g
• Sugar: 20 g
• Calcium: 12% DV

(Values may vary depending on the biscuits and milk used.)

💞 

For the Lovers

This dessert is for:

• Custard lovers who crave silky creaminess.
• Coffee and cocoa fans who adore a hint of bitterness with sweetness.
• Homemade dessert enthusiasts who love easy, no-bake creations.
• Couples and families who enjoy sharing a chilled treat together.

🌸 

Conclusion

The Biscuit Custard Layer Dessert is proof that you don’t need an oven to create a dessert that tastes divine. It’s creamy, classic, and comforting — a dessert that brings back childhood memories while satisfying modern cravings. Each layer tells a story of simplicity, warmth, and love. Serve it chilled and share it with your loved ones — because desserts like this are best enjoyed together. 🍮❤️