No-Bake Chocolate Custard Delight

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)

Step 1: Preparing the Cookie Crust