No-Bake Dulce de Leche and Cream Cheese Chocolate Biscuit Cake
A luscious no-bake cake combining chocolate biscuits soaked in milk with layers of dulce de leche and cream cheese for a rich, velvety dessert. This latin american-inspired desserts ready in about 20 minutes pairs grams chocolate biscuits, whole milk, dulce de leche for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 350 calories and feeds 8, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart.
Ingredients
- 200 grams chocolate biscuits
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1 cup dulce de leche
- 1 cup cream cheese
- 2 tbsp powdered sugar
Instructions
- Step 1: Pour 1 cup of whole milk into a shallow bowl. Quickly dip each of the 200 grams of chocolate biscuits into the milk for 1-2 seconds until slightly softened but not soggy.
- Step 2: In a mixing bowl, combine 1 cup cream cheese with 1 cup dulce de leche and 2 tablespoons powdered sugar. Whisk until smooth and creamy.
- Step 3: In a rectangular dish, create a layer by arranging half of the milk-soaked chocolate biscuits evenly.
- Step 4: Spread half of the cream cheese and dulce de leche mixture evenly over the biscuit layer.
- Step 5: Repeat with the remaining milk-soaked biscuits and top with the remaining cream cheese and dulce de leche mixture.
- Step 6: Cover the dish with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, preferably overnight, to allow the layers to set and flavors to meld.
Frequently asked questions
How long does No-Bake Dulce de Leche and Cream Cheese Chocolate Biscuit Cake take to make?
Total time is about 20 minutes (20 min prep + 0 min cook). Most home cooks find this fits comfortably into a weeknight; double the batch on Sunday for two dinners.
How do I store leftover No-Bake Dulce de Leche and Cream Cheese Chocolate Biscuit Cake?
Cool to room temperature within 2 hours, then store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat covered in a 350°F oven for 10-12 minutes, or microwave at 70% power in 60-second bursts to keep grams chocolate biscuits from drying out.
Can I substitute ingredients in No-Bake Dulce de Leche and Cream Cheese Chocolate Biscuit Cake?
Yes — most ingredients in this recipe have flexible swaps. For oil, use any neutral high-smoke-point oil (avocado, grapeseed, refined coconut). For aromatics, dried herbs at ⅓ the volume of fresh work in a pinch. The full ingredient list is shoppable on Instacart so you can see substitutes in real time.
How do I scale No-Bake Dulce de Leche and Cream Cheese Chocolate Biscuit Cake for a different number of people?
The recipe is written for 8 servings. Multiply each ingredient by (your serving target / 8). Cook time stays roughly the same up to 2x; for 3-4x batches, switch from a skillet to a sheet pan or stockpot so the food isn't crowded — overcrowding steams instead of browns.
What goes well with No-Bake Dulce de Leche and Cream Cheese Chocolate Biscuit Cake?
Latin American desserts like this pair well with a simple grain (rice, couscous, or crusty bread), a quick salad with acid (lemon vinaigrette, pickled onions), and a pan sauce or yogurt-based dip. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" to get specific side suggestions.
What others are saying
- ★★★★★
This was a hit at my family gathering! Everyone asked for the recipe.
- ★★★★★
Loved it for my daughter's birthday! The dulce de leche made it perfect.
- ★★★★☆
Perfect for a summer dessert! Easy and delicious.