No-Condensed-Milk Chocolate Strawberry Dessert

Prep: 15 minmedium
No-Condensed-Milk Chocolate Strawberry Dessert

Layered no-bake dessert combining milk powder, yogurt, and strawberry juice powder base with semisweet chocolate ganache topping. Chilled in stages for a creamy, fruity finish garnished with strawberries and chocolate sprinkles.

Ingredients

  • 3 cups milk powder
    evaporated milk1:1dairy

    adds richness but changes texture slightly

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  • 1 cup sugar, refined
  • 1 cup water, very hot
  • 2 cups natural whole milk yogurt
    Greek yogurt1:1dairy

    tangier, thicker base

  • 2 cans table cream
    heavy cream1:1dairy

    similar fat content and behavior

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  • 2 packets strawberry juice powder
    fresh strawberry pureeadjust to tastefruit

    will add moisture; reduce water slightly

  • 7 oz semisweet chocolate
    dark chocolate1:1chocolate

    increases cocoa intensity

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  • 1 can table cream
    heavy cream1:1dairy

    similar fat content and behavior

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  • strawberries, chopped, for garnish(optional)
  • chocolate sprinkles, for garnish(optional)

Instructions

  1. 1

    Blend milk powder, sugar, and very hot water until combined

  2. 2

    Add table cream, yogurt, and strawberry juice powder; blend thoroughly

  3. 3

    Transfer mixture to a glass dish, spread evenly, and chill for 1 hour

  4. 4

    Melt semisweet chocolate using a double boiler or microwave in 30-second intervals

  5. 5

    Add table cream to melted chocolate and mix until ganache forms

  6. 6

    Pour ganache over chilled filling, spread evenly, and chill for 2 hours

  7. 7

    Garnish with chopped strawberries and chocolate sprinkles

Tips

Tip 1

Use a double boiler to avoid scorching chocolate when melting

Tip 2

Blend mixture thoroughly in two stages to ensure smooth, lump-free texture

Good to Know

Storage

Refrigerate in airtight container up to 3 days

Make Ahead

Prepare filling and chill overnight; add ganache and toppings within 4 hours of serving

Serve With

Serve chilled, directly from glass dish or portioned into bowls

Common Mistakes

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Do not skip blending stages to avoid lumpy texture

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Do not overheat water to avoid curdling yogurt when blended

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Do not add ganache while filling is warm to avoid separation

Substitutions

Dairy-Free Swaps

table cream
heavy cream1:1dairy

similar fat content and behavior

Full guide →
milk powder
evaporated milk1:1dairy

adds richness but changes texture slightly

Full guide →
natural whole milk yogurt
Greek yogurt1:1dairy

tangier, thicker base

Full guide →

General Alternatives

semisweet chocolate
dark chocolate1:1chocolate

increases cocoa intensity

Full guide →
strawberry juice powder
fresh strawberry pureeadjust to tastefruit

will add moisture; reduce water slightly

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