Instructions for Making No-Bake Biscuit Pudding
Step 1: Prepare the Biscuit Layer
The first layer of your pudding is made with the biscuits. Here’s how to prepare them:
- Warm the milk: In a small saucepan, heat the milk over medium heat until it’s warm, but not boiling. Stir in the sugar until dissolved.
- Soak the biscuits: Quickly dip the biscuits one at a time into the warm milk. You only need to dip them for a second or two—just enough to soften them without making them soggy. Arrange the dipped biscuits in a single layer at the bottom of your serving dish. You can use a round, square, or rectangular dish, depending on what you have on hand.
Step 2: Prepare the Pudding Filling
Now, it’s time to make the creamy filling that will go over the biscuit layers:
- Heat the milk and cream: In a medium saucepan, combine the milk, heavy cream, and sugar. Heat the mixture over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until the sugar dissolves and the mixture is hot but not boiling.
- Make the cornstarch slurry: In a small bowl, whisk the cornstarch with a couple of tablespoons of milk to make a smooth slurry. This will prevent the cornstarch from forming lumps.
- Thicken the pudding: Gradually add the cornstarch slurry to the hot milk and cream mixture, whisking constantly. Continue to cook, whisking, until the mixture thickens to a pudding-like consistency. This should take about 3-5 minutes. Once thickened, remove from heat.
- Flavor the pudding: Stir in the vanilla extract and a pinch of salt to enhance the flavor.
Step 3: Layer the Pudding
Now comes the fun part: assembling your no-bake biscuit pudding!
- First layer: Once the biscuits are arranged in the bottom of your dish, pour a generous layer of the creamy pudding mixture over them, spreading it evenly with a spatula.
- Second layer: Repeat the process: dip more biscuits into the milk, layer them over the pudding, and then top with another layer of pudding. Keep layering until you run out of biscuits and pudding, finishing with a thick layer of the creamy pudding on top.
Step 4: Chill the Pudding
Once your layers are assembled, cover the dish with plastic wrap or foil, and refrigerate the pudding for at least 4-6 hours (or overnight). This will allow the flavors to meld together and the pudding to set, giving it that perfect creamy texture.
Step 5: Garnish and Serve
Before serving, you can garnish the top with chocolate shavings, a dusting of cocoa powder, or even some chopped nuts or fruit slices. These little touches will not only add to the visual appeal but also enhance the flavor.
Once garnished, slice into your creamy, layered delight and serve chilled. Each spoonful will reveal the smooth, creamy filling nestled between the biscuits, creating the perfect bite every time.