Easy Sweet Condensed Milk and Crackers Dessert
This is a sponsored post in collaboration with El Mejor Nido by Nestlé. The recipe, pictures and opinions are 100% my own! It's amazing how fast this year is moving! I can't believe Easter is only a few days away. Every celebration in my family revolves around lots of great food and delicious drinks. So
- Prep time
- 14 min
- Cook time
- 31 min
- Yield
- 4 servings
- Difficulty
- MEDIUM
Ingredients
Quantities are shown as originally provided.
- 1 can (14 oz NESTLÉ Sweetened Condensed Milk)
- 1 can (12 oz CARNATION Evaporated milk)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1 can (7.6 oz NESTLÉ Media Crema, or 1 cup whipping cream)
- 27 graham crackers or other square crackers of your choice
- For the frosting
- 1 15oz can of coconut milk, chilled for 24 hours
- 4 tablespoons sugar or to your taste
Instructions
- 1
To prepare the filling, boil over medium heat the condensed milk, vanilla extract, reserving 3 tablespoons of evaporated milk to dissolve the cornstarch.
- 2
In another bowl dissolve the cornstarch in the three tablespoons of evaporated milk and then add it to the boiling mixture. Stir constantly to mix well. About 10 minutes.
- 3
Remove from the heat, quickly add the cream and stir again.
- 4
In an 8 x 8 inches ovenproof pan put a layer of crackers and a layer of cream alternately. Repeat the process ending with a layer of cream. Refrigerate for 5 hours or until desired consistency.
- 5
For the frosting, remove the lid of the can of coconut milk, Using a spoon carefully remove the layer of thick coconut cream that has spread to the top of the can, and transfer to a bowl. (Do not use the coconut water that has settled to the bottom of the can.)
- 6
Whisk the coconut cream on medium speed for about 4 minutes, or until the cream forms soft peaks. Add the sugar and beat until incorporated.Spread on top of the dessert and garnish with grated coconut and chocolate eggs.