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.

🧾 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

👩‍🍳 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