Biscuit and Cream Layers – Light, Sweet, and Delightfully Creamy

This Biscuit and Cream Layers dessert is a simple yet indulgent treat made with alternating layers of soft biscuits and rich, fluffy cream. Perfect for when you need a quick, no-bake dessert, it comes together effortlessly and tastes like pure comfort. Whether served chilled as a refreshing summer treat or made ahead for gatherings, this layered dessert is a crowd-pleaser every time.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

Simple Ingredients – Pantry-friendly and easy to find.
Creamy & Dreamy – Fluffy cream layers melt into the biscuits for a cake-like texture.
No-Bake Dessert – Ready in minutes, no oven required.
Make-Ahead Friendly – Gets even better as it chills.

Ingredients

  • 2 packages plain tea biscuits (such as digestive or graham crackers)
  • 2 cups heavy whipping cream, chilled
  • 4 tbsp powdered sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • ½ cup milk (for dipping biscuits)
  • Cocoa powder, grated chocolate, or crushed biscuits (for topping)

Instructions

  1. Whip the Cream
    In a mixing bowl, whip the chilled heavy cream with powdered sugar and vanilla extract until soft peaks form. Keep chilled.
  2. Prepare the Biscuits
    Briefly dip each biscuit into milk (do not soak) to soften slightly.
  3. Assemble Layers
    In a square or rectangular dish, arrange a single layer of dipped biscuits. Spread a layer of whipped cream evenly on top. Repeat the process, alternating biscuits and cream, until all ingredients are used. Finish with a cream layer.
  4. Chill
    Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or overnight for best texture.
  5. Serve
    Dust with cocoa powder, sprinkle grated chocolate, or top with crushed biscuits before slicing and serving.

Nutritional Information

Calories: ~280
Protein: 3g
Fat: 17g
Carbohydrates: 28g
Sugar: 16g
Fiber: 1g

Tips for Success

  • Quick Dip – Don’t soak biscuits too long in milk or they’ll fall apart.
  • Flavor Twist – Add a drizzle of chocolate syrup between layers or use flavored biscuits.
  • Overnight Rest – The longer it chills, the more cake-like the texture becomes.

Why This Recipe Works

The biscuits absorb just enough moisture from the cream and milk to transform into soft, cake-like layers, while the whipped cream keeps it light and airy. Together, they create a delicious no-bake dessert that’s effortless but impressive.

This Biscuit and Cream Layers dessert is the perfect no-fuss, make-ahead treat for any occasion. With just a handful of ingredients and minimal effort, you’ll have a creamy, dreamy layered dessert that’s always a hit.

Biscuit and Cream Layers – Light, Sweet, and Delightfully Creamy

Servings

8-10

servings
Prep time

20

minutes
Cooking time
Calories

280

kcal

A no-bake layered dessert made with biscuits and fluffy whipped cream, chilled to perfection for a cake-like, creamy treat.

Ingredients

  • 2 packages plain tea biscuits (such as digestive or graham crackers)

  • 2 cups heavy whipping cream, chilled

  • 4 tbsp powdered sugar

  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

  • ½ cup milk (for dipping biscuits)

  • Cocoa powder, grated chocolate, or crushed biscuits (for topping)

Instructions

  • Whip the Cream
    In a mixing bowl, whip the chilled heavy cream with powdered sugar and vanilla extract until soft peaks form. Keep chilled.
  • Prepare the Biscuits
    Briefly dip each biscuit into milk (do not soak) to soften slightly.
  • Assemble Layers
    In a square or rectangular dish, arrange a single layer of dipped biscuits. Spread a layer of whipped cream evenly on top. Repeat the process, alternating biscuits and cream, until all ingredients are used. Finish with a cream layer.
  • Chill
    Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or overnight for best texture.
  • Serve
    Dust with cocoa powder, sprinkle grated chocolate, or top with crushed biscuits before slicing and serving.

Notes

  • Quick Dip – Don’t soak biscuits too long in milk or they’ll fall apart.
    Flavor Twist – Add a drizzle of chocolate syrup between layers or use flavored biscuits.
    Overnight Rest – The longer it chills, the more cake-like the texture becomes.

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