Easy Viral Dubai Dessert Recipe: Creamy Layers & Pistachios

Name: Easy Viral Dubai Dessert Recipe: Creamy Layers & Pistachios
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 8
Cuisine: Middle Eastern Fusion
Ingredients: 1 cup Heavy Cream (cold); 1/2 can Sweetened Condensed Milk (approx. 200g); 1/2 block Cream Cheese (full fat, approx. 100g); 1 pack Digestive Biscuits (approx. 200g); 1/2 cup Milk (for dipping); 2 tablespoons Cocoa Powder (unsweetened, for dusting); 1/4 cup Pistachios (shelled, chopped, for garnish)

Discover how to make the viral Dubai dessert! This easy, no-bake treat features luscious creamy layers, crunchy digestive biscuits soaked in milk, and a delightful finish of cocoa and pistachios. Perfect for entertaining or a sweet family treat, it's simple to prepare and incredibly delicious.

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The finished layered dessert, ready to serve

Recipe Information

15m

Prep Time

Cook Time

15m

Total Time

Servings

Easy

Middle Eastern Fusion

English

Nutrition (per serving)

400

Calories

Protein

45g

Carbs

25g

Fat

A cross-section showing the beautiful layers

Ingredients

Heavy Cream
(cold)
1 cup
Sweetened Condensed Milk
(approx. 200g)
1 can

Cream Cheese
(full fat, approx. 100g)
1 block
Digestive Biscuits
(approx. 200g)
1 pack
Milk
(for dipping)
1 cup
Cocoa Powder
(unsweetened, for dusting)
2 tablespoons
Pistachios
(shelled, chopped, for garnish)
1 cup

Servings: 8

💡 Tip: Check off ingredients as you add them to keep track of your progress!

Dessert garnished with fresh pistachios

Instructions

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In a large bowl, combine the cold heavy cream, sweetened condensed milk, and cream cheese. Beat with an electric mixer until the mixture is thick and forms soft peaks.
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In a large bowl, combine the cold heavy cream, sweetened condensed milk, and cream cheese. Beat with an electric mixer until the mixture is thick and forms soft peaks.
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Ensure all dairy ingredients are well chilled for best whipping results.
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Pour the milk into a shallow dish. Quickly dip each digestive biscuit into the milk, ensuring it's softened but not soggy. Arrange a single layer of milk-soaked biscuits at the bottom of a serving tray or dish.
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Pour the milk into a shallow dish. Quickly dip each digestive biscuit into the milk, ensuring it's softened but not soggy. Arrange a single layer of milk-soaked biscuits at the bottom of a serving tray or dish.
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Dip biscuits quickly to prevent them from becoming too soft and breaking apart.

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Spread an even layer of the prepared cream mixture over the biscuits. Gently smooth the top with a spatula.
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Spread an even layer of the prepared cream mixture over the biscuits. Gently smooth the top with a spatula.
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Use an offset spatula for easy and even spreading of the cream.
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Dust a light layer of cocoa powder over the cream layer using a fine-mesh sieve.
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Dust a light layer of cocoa powder over the cream layer using a fine-mesh sieve.
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Sieving the cocoa powder prevents clumps and ensures an even coating.
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Repeat the layers: another layer of milk-soaked biscuits, followed by cream mixture, and then a final dusting of cocoa powder. You can make 2-3 layers depending on your dish size.
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Repeat the layers: another layer of milk-soaked biscuits, followed by cream mixture, and then a final dusting of cocoa powder. You can make 2-3 layers depending on your dish size.
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Ensure layers are relatively thin for a balanced taste and texture.

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Garnish the top with chopped pistachios. Cover the dish and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or preferably overnight, to allow the flavors to meld and the dessert to set.
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Garnish the top with chopped pistachios. Cover the dish and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or preferably overnight, to allow the flavors to meld and the dessert to set.
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Chilling is crucial for the dessert to firm up and for the biscuits to fully absorb the moisture.