Creamy layered delight: the no-bake dessert that will become your secret weapon

Ouadie Rhabbouron

For the biscuit layers:

  • 1 pack (approximately 200-250g) of   tea biscuits  or   digestive biscuits  (such as Marie, Graham Crackers or   Digestives )

  • 4 to 5 tablespoons of unsalted butter, melted

  • 1 tablespoon of sugar (optional)

For the layers of velvety cream:

  • 2 cups of cold whole milk, divided

  • 1 box (96 g) of instant vanilla pudding mix

  • 1 block (225 g) of cream cheese, softened at room temperature

  • 1/2 cup icing sugar

  • 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract

  • 1 container (225 g) of frozen whipped topping (such as Cool Whip), thawed

For the garnish (optional):

  • Chocolate shavings

  • Crumbled biscuits

  • Fresh berries

The simple and foolproof method:

Step 1: Create the cookie base

  1. Crush the biscuits into fine crumbs using a food processor or by placing them in a zip-lock bag and crushing them with a rolling pin.

  2. In a medium bowl, mix the cookie crumbs with the melted butter (and optional sugar) until the mixture resembles wet sand.

  3. Press this mixture firmly into the bottom of a 20cm square dish or a 23cm round tart tin to form your base. Set aside.

Step 2: Prepare the smooth custard

  1. In a large bowl, whisk the instant pudding mix with   1 1/2 cups   of cold milk for 2 minutes, until the mixture begins to thicken. Let stand for 5 minutes to set completely.

  2. In another bowl, beat the softened cream cheese, icing sugar and vanilla extract until perfectly smooth and lump-free.

  3. Gradually incorporate the thickened pudding into the cream cheese mixture until well combined.

  4. Gently fold in the thawed whipped topping until you obtain a smooth, light and creamy consistency.

Step 3: Assemble the layers

  1. Spread half of the smooth custard over the prepared biscuit base.

  2. Sprinkle an extra layer of biscuit crumbs over the cream (this creates a wonderful textured middle layer!).

  3. Carefully spread the remaining cream on top.

  4. Smooth the surface with a spatula.

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Step 4: The thrill that makes it legendary

  1. Cover the dish with plastic wrap and refrigerate for   at least 4 hours, ideally overnight.

  2. Just before serving, garnish with chocolate shavings, crumbled biscuits or fresh red berries.

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