Discover this elegant no-bake vanilla, coconut, and chocolate Italian dessert.

Dessert vaniglia, cocco e cioccolato

This Vanilla, Coconut, and Chocolate Dessert is a creamy, no-bake treat that combines the sweetness of vanilla, the rich taste of dark chocolate, and the fragrant aroma of coconut. Perfect for special occasions, its elegant layers and alternating creams make it a standout choice among Italian recipes. The use of Sardinian savoiardi, also known as pistokeddos, adds a unique touch with their soft, light texture and generous size.

Ingredients

• 300g Sardinian savoiardi (pistokeddos)
• 500ml milk
• 100g sugar
• 50g coconut flakes
• 200g dark chocolate
• 1 vanilla bean
• 250ml whipping cream

Instructions

1. Heat the milk with the vanilla bean and sugar until the sugar dissolves. Let it cool.
2. Melt the dark chocolate in a double boiler.
3. Whip the cream until soft peaks form.
4. Dip the savoiardi in the vanilla milk mixture.
5. Layer the dipped savoiardi in a serving dish.
6. Spread a layer of whipped cream, followed by a layer of melted chocolate.
7. Sprinkle coconut flakes over the chocolate layer.
8. Repeat the layers until ingredients are used up, finishing with a chocolate layer and coconut flakes.
9. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving.

For those who loved this dessert, try these similar recipes: Pavesini with coconut and chocolate, Coconut panna cotta with chocolate sauce, Coconut and chocolate bars, No-bake sweet roll, and Coconut chocolates.

Total Time: 20 min

Cuisine: Italian