Chocolate and Milk Cream: A Dessert You’ll Fall in Love With

There are desserts you like, desserts you crave, and then there’s the kind you daydream about when you should probably be answering emails. Chocolate and Milk Cream is that kind of dessert, a smooth, layered dessert of creamy vanilla and chocolate, topped with fresh strawberries and delicate chocolate shavings.

You can serve it after a special dinner, when you want to impress friends at a gathering, or enjoy it solo on the couch while watching your favorite show.

What is Chocolate and Milk Cream?

Chocolate and Milk Cream is a layered dessert that marries the mellow sweetness of a vanilla custard with the deep, satisfying flavor of melted chocolate. The base is made from milk thickened with starch and enriched with sugar, butter, egg yolk, and vanilla.

It’s a dessert that doesn’t demand a long history lesson and is similar to Italian budino or French crème dessert, but dressed for a glamorous evening out.

Pro Tips for the Best Chocolate and Milk Cream

• Don’t rush the heating process. Keeping the heat low while combining milk, starch, sugar, and yolk ensures a silky, lump-free cream.
• Cool completely before layering. If the cream is too warm, the whipped cream will lose its fluffy charm.
• Serve in clear glasses, as the layers deserve to be admired before they’re devoured.
• Wish consistently over low heat to prevent the starch from settling at the bottom and creating unwanted clumps.
• Garnish just before serving. Strawberries and chocolate shavings look their best when fresh, not after a long fridge nap.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I make Chocolate and Milk Cream ahead of time?

Absolutely. Prepare the dessert up to a day in advance, keep it refrigerated, and add the garnishes just before serving.

Can I skip the egg yolk?

Yes, but the egg yolk adds richness and a smooth texture. If skipping, you may want to add a splash more butter for creaminess.

What type of starch should I use?

Cornstarch works perfectly for this recipe, but potato starch is also fine if that’s what you have.

Can I make it dairy-free?

Yes, swap regular milk for almond or oat milk, use plant-based butter, and replace whipped cream with a coconut cream whip.

How to Store Chocolate and Milk Cream

Cover each glass with plastic wrap and store in the fridge. It will last for up to 3 days, but it’s at peak deliciousness within the first 24 hours.

How to Make Chocolate and Milk Cream

In a saucepan, pour in the milk, then whisk in the starch, sugar, and egg yolk. Set the pan over low heat and stir continuously until all the ingredients are fully combined.

Once smooth, stir in the butter and vanilla and keep mixing until everything melts. Remove from the heat and let it cool to room temperature.

Split the cooled cream into two equal portions and in one bowl, fold in the whipped cream.

In the other bowl, stir in the melted chocolate until fully incorporated.

Using clear glasses or dessert cups, spoon or pipe in the chocolate cream first, then top with the vanilla cream, or vice versa if you want to switch things up. Sprinkle generously with chocolate shavings, tuck in a few fresh strawberry slices, and dig in.