Creamy Layered Delight: The Perfect No-Bake Biscuit Pudding Recipe

 

 Why This Dessert Is a Game-Changer

✅ No oven needed – Perfect for hot days or oven-free kitchens
✅ Minimal ingredients – Mostly pantry staples
✅ Make-ahead friendly – Assembles in minutes, chills while you relax
✅ Crowd-pleaser – Loved by kids and adults alike
✅ Customizable – Switch up flavors, toppings, or biscuit types

This isn’t just pudding.
It’s elegance in a dish.

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🛒 Ingredients (Serves 8–10)

For the Custard:

• 3 cups (700 ml) whole milk – full-fat for creaminess

• 1 can (14 oz / 396 g) sweetened condensed milk – adds sweetness and depth

• 4 tbsp cornstarch – for thickening

• 1 tsp pure vanilla extract – use real vanilla for best flavor

• ¼ cup butter (optional) – adds extra silkiness and shine

For the Layers:

• 2 packets (20–24 pieces) digestive biscuits or graham crackers – crushed into crumbs

• Extra crushed biscuits – for topping and crunch

🔁 Optional Upgrades:

• A sprinkle of cinnamon or cocoa powder in the crumbs

• A drizzle of caramel or chocolate sauce before serving

• Fresh berries or whipped cream on top

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🥣 Step-by-Step: How to Make No-Bake Biscuit Pudding

🌟 Why This Dessert Is a Game-Changer

✅ No oven needed – Perfect for hot days or oven-free kitchens
✅ Minimal ingredients – Mostly pantry staples
✅ Make-ahead friendly – Assembles in minutes, chills while you relax
✅ Crowd-pleaser – Loved by kids and adults alike
✅ Customizable – Switch up flavors, toppings, or biscuit types

This isn’t just pudding.
It’s elegance in a dish.

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🛒 Ingredients (Serves 8–10)

For the Custard:

• 3 cups (700 ml) whole milk – full-fat for creaminess

• 1 can (14 oz / 396 g) sweetened condensed milk – adds sweetness and depth

• 4 tbsp cornstarch – for thickening

• 1 tsp pure vanilla extract – use real vanilla for best flavor

• ¼ cup butter (optional) – adds extra silkiness and shine

For the Layers:

• 2 packets (20–24 pieces) digestive biscuits or graham crackers – crushed into crumbs

• Extra crushed biscuits – for topping and crunch

🔁 Optional Upgrades:

• A sprinkle of cinnamon or cocoa powder in the crumbs

• A drizzle of caramel or chocolate sauce before serving

• Fresh berries or whipped cream on top

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🥣 Step-by-Step: How to Make No-Bake Biscuit Pudding

🥣 Step-by-Step: How to Make No-Bake Biscuit Pudding

1️⃣ Make the Custard

In a medium saucepan, whisk together:

• Whole milk

• Sweetened condensed milk

• Cornstarch

Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly.
After 5–7 minutes, the mixture will thicken into a smooth, creamy custard.

Remove from heat and stir in:

• Vanilla extract

• Butter (if using) — let it melt into the warm custard

🔥 Pro Tip: Stir the entire time — cornstarch clumps fast if left sitting.

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2️⃣ Crush the Biscuits

Place biscuits in a zip-top bag or food processor.
Crush into fine crumbs.

💡 No rolling pin? Use the bottom of a heavy glass or jar.

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3️⃣ Layer the Pudding

Use a glass dish (9×9 or 8×12) to show off the layers.

Layer like this:

1. Crushed biscuits — thin, even layer on the bottom

2. Half the custard — pour gently and spread evenly

3. More biscuit crumbs

4. Remaining custard — seal it all in

5. Final biscuit topping — sprinkle crumbs on top for texture

💡 Want more layers? Repeat! The more, the merrier.

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4️⃣ Chill & Set

4️⃣ Chill & Set

Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours.

For best results: chill overnight — flavors meld and texture firms up beautifully.

❄️ Don’t skip chilling — it turns “warm custard” into “perfect pudding.”

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5️⃣ Serve & Savor

Scoop into bowls or cut into squares.
Serve chilled — cool, creamy, and utterly satisfying.

Top with:

• Fresh strawberries

• Whipped cream

• A drizzle of caramel or chocolate

🧊 Storage: Keeps well in the fridge for 3–4 days.

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🧑‍🍳 Pro Tips for Success

• 🥛 Use room-temperature milk for smoother mixing

• 🥄 Stir constantly while cooking — prevents lumps

• ❄️ Chill overnight for the cleanest cuts and richest flavor

• 👉 Press biscuit layers lightly to help them hold shape

• 🌿 Add flavor twists like nutmeg, cinnamon, or instant espresso powder for depth

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🍽️ Final Thoughts: Sometimes the Best Desserts Aren’t Baked — They’re Chilled

We think great desserts require ovens, timers, and complicated steps.
But often, the most satisfying ones are the simplest.

This Creamy Layered Delight proves that great flavor doesn’t need to be fussy.

So next time you want to impress?

Don’t heat the oven.

Chill the fridge.
And layer up a little magic.

Because sometimes, the difference between “just a snack” and “I need this recipe!”…

Isn’t in the custard.
It’s in the layers.