Ingredients You Will Need
To make this delicious dessert you will need to gather a few simple items from your local grocery store or your pantry. Make sure you have everything ready before you start so the process goes smoothly.
- 2 packages of graham crackers or any plain tea biscuits
- 500 milliliters of heavy whipping cream which must be very cold
- 250 grams of cream cheese at room temperature
- 1 cup of powdered sugar for sweetness
- 1 teaspoon of pure vanilla extract for a nice aroma
- 2 cups of cold whole milk
- 1 box of instant vanilla pudding mix
- Half a cup of chocolate chips for the topping
- Fresh strawberries or blueberries for extra decoration
- A little bit of cocoa powder to sprinkle on the very top
Step by Step Method
Follow these easy steps to build your masterpiece. You do not need any special skills to get this right on your first try.
Step 1 Prepare the Cream Base
Take a large mixing bowl and pour in your cold heavy whipping cream. Use an electric hand mixer to beat the cream until it becomes thick and forms soft peaks. In a separate bowl mix the softened cream cheese with the powdered sugar and vanilla extract until it is very smooth and has no lumps. Gently fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture using a spatula so you keep it light and airy.
Step 2 Make the Pudding Layer
In another bowl whisk together the cold milk and the instant vanilla pudding mix. Keep whisking for about two minutes until the mixture starts to thicken up. Let it sit for five minutes so it sets properly. This will act as one of your main flavorful layers that adds a different density to the dessert.
Step 3 Start the First Layer
Take a glass baking dish that is rectangular or square in shape. Dip your biscuits or graham crackers quickly into a little bit of extra milk just to dampen them but do not let them get soggy. Place a single layer of these biscuits at the bottom of the dish until the entire surface is covered.
Step 4 Add the Cream and Pudding
Spread half of your vanilla pudding mixture over the layer of biscuits using the back of a spoon to make it even. Next spread half of the white cream cheese and whipped cream mixture over the pudding. Be careful not to mix the layers together too much because you want to see the different colors when you cut into it later.
Step 5 Repeat the Process
Add another layer of milk dipped biscuits on top of the cream. Follow this with the remaining pudding and then finish with the rest of the white cream mixture on the very top. Smooth out the top surface as much as possible so it looks clean and professional.
Step 6 Add the Toppings
Sprinkle your chocolate chips and cocoa powder over the top of the white cream. You can also arrange your fresh berries in a pretty pattern to give it a pop of color. This makes the dessert look very appetizing and adds a fresh taste to the rich cream.
Step 7 The Chilling Phase
Cover the dish with plastic wrap and place it in the refrigerator. This is the most important step because the dessert needs at least four to six hours to set. For the best results leave it in the fridge overnight so the biscuits can soften completely into a cake texture.
Step 8 Serving
When you are ready to eat use a sharp knife to cut the dessert into square slices. Lift each piece out carefully and serve it on a small plate. You will see the beautiful layers of biscuit and cream which look like a professional pastry.
