Description
No-Bake Boston Cream Dessert Bars are a cool, creamy dessert with layers of vanilla custard, buttery crust, and smooth chocolate ganache. Quick to assemble and perfect for parties—save this easy no-bake treat to try today!
Ingredients
Scale
Crust & Custard Layers:
Cooking spray
6 oz vanilla wafer cookies (about 50)
2 tbsp granulated sugar
6 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
2 (3.4 oz) boxes vanilla instant pudding mix
2 1/2 cups cold heavy cream
Chocolate Ganache:
6 oz semi-sweet chocolate, chopped or 1 cup chocolate chips
2/3 cup cold heavy cream
Instructions
- Prepare the Pan: Line an 8×8-inch baking dish with parchment paper, allowing some overhang for easy removal. Lightly grease with cooking spray.
- Make the Crust: In a food processor, pulse vanilla wafers and sugar until finely ground. Add melted butter and pulse to combine. Firmly press the mixture into the base of the lined pan. Place it in the freezer for 15 minutes to allow it to set.
- Prepare the Custard Layer: Whisk together the pudding mix and cold heavy cream until smooth and thick. Spread evenly over the chilled crust. Refrigerate while preparing the ganache.
- Make the Ganache: Warm the heavy cream in a small saucepan over medium heat until it begins to simmer. Pour over the chopped chocolate and let sit for one minute. Stir until smooth and glossy.
- Assemble the Bars: Pour the ganache over the custard layer and spread evenly. Let sit for a few minutes to set. Create swirls or patterns if desired.
- Chill and Serve: Refrigerate for at least 2 hours until set. Lift out using parchment overhang and slice into 12 to 16 bars, cleaning the knife between cuts for neat pieces.
Notes
Chill each layer well before the next step for clean, neat bars. Use a clean, sharp knife for professional presentation. Store in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 35 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes Additional Time: 2 hours
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar (based on 14 servings)
- Calories: 358
- Sugar: 23g
- Carbohydrates: 24.7 g
- Protein: 2.1 g