No-Bake Chocolate Pudding Dessert with Lemon & Passion Fruit

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You better believe I count down to the moment I can make this No-Bake Chocolate Pudding Dessert! It’s creamy, chocolatey, and packed with bright lemon and passion fruit flavor, all layered together for the perfect sweet-tangy bite. And the best part? No oven needed! Just blend, layer, chill, and enjoy.

Why This Dessert Will Be On Repeat

No Oven Needed: Everything comes together without baking, making this an easy choice when you want a homemade dessert without turning on the oven.
Three Delicious Layers: Creamy passion fruit, smooth chocolate, and bright lemon come together for a sweet and tangy combination in every bite.
Perfect Make-Ahead Dessert: Let it chill in the refrigerator for a few hours, and it’s ready to serve when you are. It’s especially handy for holidays, dinners, and gatherings.

Ingredients

Passion Fruit Layer

1 (14-ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
1 ¾ cups heavy cream
3 tablespoons powdered milk
1 packet passion fruit powdered drink mix

Chocolate Layer

5 ounces milk chocolate or semi-sweet chocolate, chopped
½ cup heavy cream

Lemon Layer

1 (14-ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
1 ¾ cups heavy cream
3 tablespoons powdered milk
1 packet lemon powdered drink mix

For the Topping

Fresh lemon zest, optional

How to Make This No-Bake Chocolate Dessert

1. Make the Passion Fruit Layer

Add the sweetened condensed milk, heavy cream, powdered milk, and passion fruit drink mix to a blender.

Blend for about 4–5 minutes, until the mixture becomes thick and creamy.

If some of the mixture sticks to the sides of the blender, stop and scrape down the sides with a spatula, then blend again.

Pour the passion fruit cream into a 9×13-inch baking dish and spread it evenly with a spatula.

Set aside.

2. Prepare the Chocolate Layer

Place the chopped chocolate in a microwave-safe bowl.

Microwave in 20–30 second intervals, stirring after each one, until the chocolate is completely melted and smooth.

Add the heavy cream and stir until well combined and glossy.

Pour the chocolate mixture over the passion fruit layer and gently spread it into an even layer.

3. Make the Lemon Layer

Add the sweetened condensed milk, heavy cream, powdered milk, and lemon drink mix to the blender.

Blend for another 4–5 minutes, until thick and creamy.

Spoon the lemon mixture over the chocolate layer. Carefully spread it across the surface with a spatula.

4. Add the Finishing Touch

Sprinkle a little freshly grated lemon zest over the top if you’d like.

It’s completely optional, but the bright lemon zest adds a fresh flavor and makes the dessert look extra pretty.

5. Chill

Cover the baking dish and refrigerate for at least 3 hours, or until the dessert is completely chilled and set.

For the best texture, let it chill overnight.

Serve cold straight from the refrigerator.

Tips for Making This Dessert

Choose semi-sweet chocolate if you prefer less sweetness. The condensed milk makes the cream layers quite sweet, so semi-sweet chocolate gives the dessert a nice balance.

Don’t rush the chilling time. The dessert needs several hours in the refrigerator to firm up properly.

Spread each layer gently. The cream layers are soft when freshly made, so use a light touch when spreading them over the chocolate.

Make it the day before. This is an excellent make-ahead dessert. Prepare it the night before, cover it, and keep it refrigerated until you’re ready to serve.

How to Store Leftover No-Bake Chocolate Dessert

In the Refrigerator: Store the covered dessert in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Keep it chilled until you’re ready to serve.
For the Best Texture: Cover the baking dish tightly with plastic wrap or transfer individual portions to airtight containers. This helps prevent the dessert from absorbing other flavors from the fridge and keeps the layers creamy and fresh.

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Can I Use Milk Chocolate Instead?

Yes. Milk chocolate will give the dessert a sweeter, softer chocolate flavor, while semi-sweet chocolate provides more contrast with the sweet cream layers.

Either one works well.

Can I Make It Ahead?

Absolutely. This dessert is actually better suited to being made ahead.

Prepare it up to one day before serving, cover it tightly, and keep it refrigerated. The extra chilling time helps the layers set and makes the dessert easier to serve.

How Long Does It Last?

Store the dessert covered in the refrigerator for 3–4 days.

Keep it refrigerated until you’re ready to serve, since the recipe contains dairy.

Can I Freeze It?

You can freeze the dessert, although the texture may change slightly after thawing because of the cream.

For the smoothest texture, refrigeration is the better option.

The Easiest No-Bake Dessert

This dessert looks like it took much more effort than it actually did. There’s no crust to make, no oven to preheat, and no complicated cooking involved.

Just blend the creamy layers, melt the chocolate, layer everything in a baking dish, and let the refrigerator do the rest.

The combination of passion fruit, chocolate, and lemon gives this no-bake dessert something a little different from the usual chocolate pudding recipes—and it’s exactly the kind of dessert that’s easy to prepare ahead when you have guests coming over.