No-Bake Cocoa Dessert by @maritoemoglie_incucina

25 min

8 servings

🥛

900 ml

Milk

🍬

70 g

Sugar

🍫

50 g

Unsweetened cocoa powder

🌽

100 g

Cornstarch

  1. Pour
    • whole milk
    • granulated sugar

    Pour 450 ml of whole milk and the granulated sugar into the saucepan; whisk until the sugar begins to dissolve.

  2. Pour
    • whole milk
    • unsweetened cocoa powder
    • cornstarch

    Pour the remaining 450 ml of whole milk, unsweetened cocoa powder, and cornstarch into the mixing bowl; whisk until completely smooth and lump-free.

  3. Heat
    • whole milk
    • granulated sugar

    Heat the sweetened milk in the saucepan over medium heat until hot but not boiling; whisk continuously.

  4. Pour
    • whole milk
    • unsweetened cocoa powder
    • cornstarch

    Gradually pour the cocoa-cornstarch mixture into the hot milk; whisk continuously to combine.

  5. Cook

    Cook the mixture over medium heat, whisking constantly, until it thickens into a smooth cream.

  6. Cut
    • Milk

    Cut the top off an empty clean milk carton with the knife; place the carton upright on a stable surface.

  7. Wrap
    • Milk

    Pour the thick cocoa cream into the prepared milk carton; cover the top tightly with plastic wrap.

  8. Refrigerate

    Refrigerate the filled carton until fully set, for 120 to 240 minutes.

  9. Peel

    Remove the set dessert from the refrigerator and peel away the carton carefully.

  10. Cut
    • unsweetened cocoa powder

    Dust the dessert with additional unsweetened cocoa powder; cut into slices and serve chilled.

No-Bake Cocoa Dessert by @maritoemoglie_incucina

25 min

8 servings

🥛

900 ml

Milk

🍬

70 g

Sugar

🍫

50 g

Unsweetened cocoa powder

🌽

100 g

Cornstarch

Preparation Steps

  1. Step 1/10

    Pour 450 ml of whole milk and the granulated sugar into the saucepan; whisk until the sugar begins to dissolve.

    🥛whole milk
    🍬granulated sugar
    🍲saucepan
    🥄whisk
    🥛measuring jug

  2. Step 2/10

    Pour the remaining 450 ml of whole milk, unsweetened cocoa powder, and cornstarch into the mixing bowl; whisk until completely smooth and lump-free.

    🥛whole milk
    🍫unsweetened cocoa powder
    🌽cornstarch
    🥣mixing bowl
    🥄whisk
    🥛measuring jug

  3. Step 3/10

    Heat the sweetened milk in the saucepan over medium heat until hot but not boiling; whisk continuously.

    🥛whole milk
    🍬granulated sugar
    🍲saucepan
    🥄whisk

  4. Step 4/10

    Gradually pour the cocoa-cornstarch mixture into the hot milk; whisk continuously to combine.

    🥛whole milk
    🍫unsweetened cocoa powder
    🌽cornstarch
    🍲saucepan
    🥣mixing bowl
    🥄whisk

  5. Step 5/10

    Cook the mixture over medium heat, whisking constantly, until it thickens into a smooth cream.

    🍲saucepan
    🥄whisk

  6. Step 6/10

    Cut the top off an empty clean milk carton with the knife; place the carton upright on a stable surface.

    🔪knife

  7. Step 7/10

    Pour the thick cocoa cream into the prepared milk carton; cover the top tightly with plastic wrap.

    🍲saucepan
    🧻plastic wrap

  8. Step 8/10

    Refrigerate the filled carton until fully set, for 120 to 240 minutes.

  9. Step 9/10

    Remove the set dessert from the refrigerator and peel away the carton carefully.

    🔪knife
    🍽️serving plate

  10. Step 10/10

    Dust the dessert with additional unsweetened cocoa powder; cut into slices and serve chilled.

    🍫unsweetened cocoa powder
    🔪knife
    🍽️serving plate

Composition

Ingredients

Types

Cocoa products, Thickeners

Ingredients

Milk, Sugar, Unsweetened cocoa powder, Cornstarch

Notes

Unsweetened cocoa powder (plus more for dusting)

Allergens

to inform

Dietetics

Dietary regimen

Vegetarian, Gluten-free, Nut-free, Egg-free

Calories

230 kcal

Macro nutrients

Protein: 7.5g, Carbohydrates: 42g, Sugars: 25g, Fat: 4.5g, Saturated fat: 2.7g, Fiber: 3g

Nutritional Information

Minerals

Calcium: 230mg, Potassium: 330mg, Iron: 1.5mg

Vitamins

Vitamin A: 110µg, Vitamin D: 2µg, Vitamin B12: 0.9µg

Preparation

Time Information

Preparation

10 minutes

Cooking

15 minutes

Overall

25 minutes

Difficulty

Level

Easy (1/4)

Steps

10 steps

Equipments

Utensils

saucepan, mixing bowl, whisk, measuring jug, knife, plastic wrap, serving plate

Appliances

Stove, Refrigerator

Type

Type

Type Of Dish

Dessert

Occasions

Summer, Snack, Family dessert, Children's party

Origin

Source

Platform

instagram

Original Creator

@maritoemoglie_incucina

Origin

Cuisine

Italian

Geographic

Italy, Europe

Various

Aspect

Texture

Creamy, Silky, Soft, Set, Sliceable

Flavors

Chocolatey, Cocoa, Sweet, Milky, Rich

Other

Price

Low

Recommended Preservation

fridge

Preservation Infos

room temperature : 0 min (Do not leave out after cooking; milk-based dessert should be chilled promptly.), fridge : 3 days (Store covered in an airtight container at 4°C or below.), freezer : 30 days (Freeze tightly wrapped; thaw overnight in the refrigerator. Texture may become less smooth after thawing.)