Ingredients

For Base (Optional):

  • 1 Β½ cups crushed biscuits (digestive or graham crackers)
  • Β½ cup melted butter

For Cream Layer:

  • 2 cups heavy cream (chilled)
  • 1 cup cream cheese (softened)
  • Β½ cup powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

For Custard Layer:

  • 2 cups milk
  • 3 tablespoons custard powder (vanilla flavor)
  • 4 tablespoons sugar

For Chocolate Ganache (Top Layer):

  • 1 cup chocolate (dark or milk, chopped)
  • Β½ cup heavy cream

πŸ‘¨β€πŸ³ Instructions


Step 1: Prepare the Base

  1. Mix crushed biscuits with melted butter.
  2. Press the mixture firmly into a dish to form a base layer.
  3. Refrigerate for 20–30 minutes until firm.

πŸ‘‰ This step is optional, but it gives a strong base.


Step 2: Make the Cream Layer

  1. In a bowl, beat heavy cream until soft peaks form.
  2. In another bowl, mix cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla until smooth.
  3. Combine both mixtures gently.
  4. Spread this creamy mixture over the chilled base.
  5. Refrigerate for 20 minutes.

Step 3: Prepare Custard Layer

  1. In a bowl, mix custard powder with a little milk to avoid lumps.
  2. Heat remaining milk in a pan.
  3. Add sugar and the custard mixture.
  4. Cook on low heat, stirring continuously until thick.
  5. Let it cool slightly (not fully cold).
  6. Pour over the cream layer carefully.

πŸ‘‰ Chill again for 30–40 minutes.


Step 4: Make Chocolate Ganache

  1. Heat cream until hot (do not boil).
  2. Pour over chopped chocolate.
  3. Let sit for 2 minutes, then mix until smooth and glossy.

Step 5: Final Layer

  1. Pour ganache over the custard layer.
  2. Spread evenly.
  3. Refrigerate for 3–4 hours or until fully set.

🍽️ Serving

  • Cut into slices and serve chilled.
  • Perfect for parties and guests!

πŸ’‘ Tips for Best Results

  • Always chill between layers for clean layers
  • Use good quality chocolate for rich taste
  • Don’t pour hot custard on cream (it can melt it)
  • For neat slices β†’ use a hot knife

πŸ”₯ Optional Variations

Make it extra rich with condensed milk

Add crushed nuts between layers

Add coffee flavor to chocolate ganache

Use Oreo biscuits for base