✨ Silky, rich, and ridiculously easy. No oven, no stress — just pure creamy bliss layered over soft ladyfingers or sponge base.

🛒 Ingredients

  • 1 egg yolk
  • 120g sugar (½ cup + 1 tbsp)
  • 90g cornstarch (¾ cup)
  • 500ml milk (2 cups)
  • 100g dark chocolate, chopped
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 tbsp butter
  • Ladyfingers or plain sponge cake slices for the base
  • Optional: Chocolate shavings for topping

👩‍🍳 Instructions

1️⃣ Prepare the Base
Line a square or rectangular springform pan with ladyfingers or a thin sponge layer.

2️⃣ Make the Cream Filling
In a pot, whisk egg yolk, sugar, cornstarch, and cold milk until smooth. Place on medium heat and cook, stirring constantly, until thickened (like pudding). Turn off heat.

3️⃣ Add Flavor
Stir in chopped chocolate, butter, and vanilla extract until fully melted and creamy.

4️⃣ Assemble
Pour the warm chocolate cream over the ladyfinger base and smooth out the top.

5️⃣ Chill
Refrigerate for at least 4 hours or until fully set.

6️⃣ Garnish & Slice
Top with chocolate shavings, slice into neat squares, and serve chilled.

❄️ Storage

Keeps well in the fridge for up to 4 days. Perfect for make-ahead desserts or entertaining.