Layered Chocolate Vanilla Cream Dessert
Silky vanilla cream layered with glossy chocolate, topped with pistachios and strawberry. An elegant no-fuss dessert that looks impressive and tastes rich.
Equipment
- 1 | Saucepan |
- 1 | Whisk |
- 4 | Serving glasses |
- 1 | Measuring cups |
- 1 | Spoon | for garnishing
Ingredients
- 3 | cups | whole milk |
- 4 | tbsp | butter |
- 4 | tbsp | all-purpose flour |
- 1 | packet | vanilla sugar |
- 4 | oz | dark chocolate | melted
- 2 | tbsp | chopped pistachios |
- 4 | | fresh strawberries | for garnish
- 1 | pinch | salt |
Instructions
- Warm most of the milk in a saucepan until steaming.
- Add butter and flour; whisk until a smooth paste forms.
- Gradually pour in remaining milk while whisking.
- Cook until thick and silky, then stir in vanilla sugar and salt.
- Pour vanilla cream into glasses, filling halfway; let set slightly.
- Melt chocolate and make it pourable.
- Carefully pour chocolate layer over the vanilla.
- Sprinkle pistachios, add strawberry, and chill at least 1 hour.
- Tip: Whisk constantly to keep the cream lump-free.
- Tip: Cool the vanilla layer before adding chocolate for clean separation.
Notes
Store covered in the refrigerator up to 3 days.
Add final garnish just before serving for best appearance.
Strain the cream if any lumps form.
Dairy-free milk can be used with slight texture difference.
Add final garnish just before serving for best appearance.
Strain the cream if any lumps form.
Dairy-free milk can be used with slight texture difference.