Description
Silky no-bake custard cream delight invites dessert enthusiasts on a smooth culinary journey through creamy layers of pure indulgence. Sweet comfort meets elegant simplicity, promising delightful moments of bliss you’ll savor with each delectable spoonful.
Ingredients
Scale
Base Layer:
- 200 grams (7.05 ounces) digestive biscuits, crushed
- 113 grams (4 ounces) unsalted butter, melted
Custard Cream Layer:
- 480 milliliters (16.2 fluid ounces) whole milk
- 120 milliliters (4 fluid ounces) heavy cream
- 67 grams (2.36 ounces) sugar
- 25 grams (0.88 ounces) cornstarch
- 10 milliliters (0.34 fluid ounces) vanilla extract
- 2 egg yolks
Topping Layer:
- 360 milliliters (12.17 fluid ounces) heavy whipping cream
- 25 grams (0.88 ounces) powdered sugar
- 5 milliliters (0.17 fluid ounces) vanilla extract
- 30 grams (1.06 ounces) crushed biscuits
- 8 grams (0.28 ounces) powdered sugar
Instructions
- Whisk milk, egg yolks, sugar, and cornstarch in a medium saucepan until smooth and well-blended, eliminating any potential lumps.
- Position the saucepan over medium heat, continuously stirring the mixture to prevent scorching and ensure even heating.
- Cook the custard for approximately 5-7 minutes, maintaining constant movement, until the mixture thickens and begins to bubble gently.
- Remove from heat immediately and incorporate butter and vanilla extract, stirring until completely integrated and creating a silky, glossy texture.
- Transfer the hot custard through a fine-mesh strainer to guarantee an ultra-smooth consistency, eliminating any potential cooked egg fragments.
- Pour the strained custard into individual serving dishes or a large decorative container, ensuring an even distribution.
- Cover the surface directly with plastic wrap to prevent a skin from forming during cooling, pressing gently to create an airtight seal.
- Refrigerate for minimum 2 hours or overnight, allowing the custard to set completely and develop rich, harmonious flavors.
- Before serving, optionally garnish with caramel drizzle, fresh berries, or a light dusting of ground cinnamon for an elegant presentation.
- Serve chilled, enjoying the creamy, luxurious texture of this delightful dessert.
Notes
- Swap dairy ingredients with coconut cream and plant-based milk for a delicious vegan-friendly alternative.
- Prepare the dessert a day ahead to enhance flavor complexity and allow the custard to set perfectly.
- Elevate the presentation by drizzling rich caramel sauce or sprinkling toasted nuts on top for added texture and visual appeal.
- Experiment with different extract flavors like almond or orange to customize the custard’s taste profile and surprise your guests.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 7 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 275 kcal
- Sugar: 18 g
- Sodium: 60 mg
- Fat: 16 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 27 g
- Fiber: 1.5 g
- Protein: 3.5 g
- Cholesterol: 65 mg