This No-Bake Chocolate Custard Delight combines a crunchy cookie crust, smooth chocolate custard filling, and a layer of whipped cream topping. Perfect for any occasion, this dessert is surprisingly simple to prepare, with no oven needed, making it a cool and easy treat. Let’s break down every layer, so your No-Bake Chocolate Custard Delight turns out rich, creamy, and absolutely irresistible.
Why No-Bake Chocolate Custard?
This no-bake dessert is not only incredibly easy to make but is also wonderfully versatile and indulgent. It’s perfect for chocolate lovers, layering creamy chocolate custard with a buttery crust that adds a crunchy contrast, and a light whipped topping that melts in your mouth.
Ingredients You’ll Need
For the Cookie Crust:
- 1 ½ cups chocolate wafer cookies or graham crackers, crushed into fine crumbs
- ¼ cup granulated sugar (for extra sweetness)
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
For the Chocolate Custard Layer:
- 3 cups milk (whole milk works best for a rich custard)
- ⅔ cup granulated sugar
- ¼ cup cornstarch
- 3 large egg yolks
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips or 4 oz chopped semi-sweet chocolate
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For the Whipped Cream Topping:
- 1 ½ cups heavy whipping cream, chilled
- 3 tablespoons powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Chocolate shavings or cocoa powder for garnish (optional)