Creamy Layered Delight : The Perfect No-Bake Biscuit Pudding

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If you’re looking for an irresistibly creamy, easy dessert, this No-Bake Biscuit Pudding is exactly what you need. Silky custard layers, soft biscuit crumbs, and a chilled, melt-in-your-mouth texture… it’s the kind of dessert that disappears fast at any gathering.

With no oven required and just a few simple ingredients, this is the perfect treat for busy days, hot weather, or last-minute guests.

Why You’ll Love This Dessert

No baking required
Uses simple pantry ingredients
Creamy, comforting, and universally loved
Easy to prepare ahead of time
Customizable with different biscuits and flavors

Ingredients

3 cups (700 ml) whole milk
1 can (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk
4 tablespoons cornstarch
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 packets digestive biscuits or graham crackers (or any plain biscuits you like)
¼ cup butter (optional, for extra richness)
Extra crushed biscuits or graham crackers for topping

How to Make the Creamy Biscuit Pudding

Make the Custard Base

In a medium saucepan, add:

Whole milk
Sweetened condensed milk
Cornstarch

Whisk well until the cornstarch is completely dissolved and the mixture is smooth with no lumps.

Place the pan over medium heat and cook, stirring continuously. As the mixture heats, it will start to thicken. This usually takes about 5 to 7 minutes.

When it reaches a thick, custard-like consistency, remove from the heat. Stir in the vanilla extract. If you want a richer, silkier result, add the butter now and stir until fully melted and incorporated.

Let the custard cool slightly while you prepare the biscuit layers.

Prepare the Biscuit Layer

Crush about half of your biscuits into fine crumbs. You can:

Place them in a zip-top bag and crush with a rolling pin
OR pulse briefly in a food processor

Take a glass or ceramic dish (a rectangular dish works beautifully and shows the layers well).

Sprinkle a layer of crushed biscuits over the bottom of the dish. This forms the base for your creamy layers.

Build the Layers

Pour about half of the warm custard over the biscuit layer. Spread it evenly with a spatula or the back of a spoon, making sure the crumbs are fully covered.

Crush more biscuits and sprinkle another generous layer over the custard.

Pour the remaining custard over this second biscuit layer and spread it out evenly. You want all the biscuits nicely sealed inside the creamy mixture.

Finish by sprinkling the top with more crushed biscuits for a crunchy, pretty topping.

Chill and Set

Place the dish in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours, or until cold and fully set.
For best flavor and structure, letting it chill overnight is even better. The biscuits soften slightly, the layers settle, and the texture becomes beautifully cohesive.

Tips for Success

Whisk constantly while the milk mixture is heating to avoid lumps and burning.
If the custard thickens too quickly, lower the heat and keep stirring.
You can create more layers by alternating custard and biscuits several times for a taller dessert.
For a flavor twist, mix a little cocoa powder or cinnamon into the crushed biscuits.
Use glass for a beautiful layered presentation.

Serving Suggestions

Once set, you can:

Slice it into neat squares for a clean, elegant look
Or scoop it out with a spoon for a more rustic, cozy style

Serve it:

Plain and chilled
With a dusting of cocoa or cinnamon
With fresh berries on top
Or with a light drizzle of chocolate or caramel sauce

The contrast of cool creamy pudding and crumbly biscuit layers makes every spoonful completely satisfying.

Why This Recipe Always Works

This dessert is:

Simple, but feels special
Child-friendly and adult-approved
Perfect for holidays, parties, or everyday cravings
Easy to customize with your favorite biscuits, toppings, or flavorings

Once you try this Creamy Layered No-Bake Biscuit Pudding, it’s very likely to become one of your go-to desserts—especially on days when you want something impressive with minimal effort.

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