Easy Recipes

Creamy Lime & Chocolate Dessert (No-Bake Layered Dessert)

Written by Dr. Barbara

Creamy Lime & Chocolate Dessert (No-Bake Layered Dessert)

Yield: 6–8 servings
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Chill Time: 3 hours
Total Time: About 3 hours 15 minutes
Course: Dessert

This dessert is made with a smooth lime-flavored cream layer and a rich chocolate ganache. It’s easy to prepare, requires no baking, and has a perfect balance of creamy and chocolatey flavors.


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 Ingredients

For the Lime Cream Layer:

  • 1 can (395 g / 14 oz) sweetened condensed milk

  • ⅓ cup (100 ml) milk

  • 1 cup (200 ml) heavy cream

  • Juice of 2 fresh limes
    (or 1 packet lime-flavored powdered drink mix)

For the Chocolate Ganache:

  • 80 g (3 oz) semi-sweet chocolate, chopped

  • ½ cup (100 ml) heavy cream


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 Instructions


1️⃣ Prepare the Lime Cream

  • Add to a blender:

    • Heavy cream

    • Condensed milk

    • Milk

    • Lime juice

  • Blend for 3–4 minutes until thick and smooth.

  • The acid from the lime will naturally thicken the mixture.


2️⃣
 Prepare the Chocolate Ganache

  • Place chopped chocolate and heavy cream in a saucepan.

  • Heat on low, stirring constantly until chocolate melts fully.

  • Continue stirring until mixture becomes smooth and glossy.

  • Remove from heat and let cool slightly (still pourable).


3️⃣ Assemble the Dessert

  • Use a glass dish (about 800 ml / 27 fl oz capacity).

  • Spread one layer of lime cream on the bottom.

  • Add a layer of chocolate ganache on top.

  • Repeat layers until dish is filled.

  • Finish with chocolate ganache on top.


4️⃣
 Chill

  • Cover and refrigerate for at least 3 hours, or until firm and set.


🍽 Serving

Serve cold.
Optional garnish:

  • Lime zest

  • Chopped nuts

  • Whipped cream

  • Chocolate shavings


💡 Tips & Variations

✔ For tangier flavor: use fresh lime juice
✔ For sweeter flavor: use bottled juice or milk chocolate
✔ For firmer texture: chill overnight
✔ For extra richness: use dark chocolate
✔ Can be served in individual cups


❄️ Storage

  • Refrigerator: Up to 3 days

  • Do not freeze (texture may change)


🧮 Nutrition (Approximate per serving)

  • Calories: 300–350

  • Fat: 18–22 g

  • Carbohydrates: 30–35 g

  • Protein: 4–5 g

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