Dessert
A chilled, creamy biscuit-layer dessert with a silky vanilla filling and glossy chocolate glaze. Simple, elegant, and perfect for making ahead.
Recipe video
Line a 20 x 20 cm / 8 x 8 in dish with parchment, leaving overhang.
Arrange one even layer of biscuits on the base.
Whisk egg yolks, sugar, cornstarch, salt, and 150 ml / 5 fl oz milk until smooth.
Heat remaining milk in a saucepan until steaming, not boiling.
Slowly whisk hot milk into the yolk mixture.
Return mixture to the saucepan and cook over medium-low heat, whisking until thick.
Remove from heat and whisk in butter and vanilla.
Spread half the warm cream over the biscuit layer.
Add a second biscuit layer, pressing gently.
Spread remaining cream evenly over the biscuits.
Add a final biscuit layer on top.
Warm cream for the glaze until steaming, then pour over chopped chocolate.
Rest 2 minutes, then stir with butter until glossy.
Pour glaze over the dessert and smooth the surface.
Chill at least 3 hours, then slice and garnish.
