Venezuelan Chocolate Marquesa

Name: Venezuelan Chocolate Marquesa
Prep time: 30 min
Total time: 30 min
Cuisine: American, Latin American
Ingredients: 2 cups unsalted butter, (softened (460 g - 4 sticks)); 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1 1/2 cup sweetened condensed milk ((435 g)); 1 1/2 cup powdered sugar ((180 g)); 3/4 cup unsweetened natural cocoa powder ((75 g)); 1/2 cup milk (, divided (120 ml) (I used chocolate milk) (see notes)); 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract; 7 oz Maria cookies ((200 g - 1 pack)); 1/2 cup dark chocolate for drizzling, melted ((100 g) (optional)); 1 1/3 cups slivered almonds, (crushed (optional))

Instructions

Prep:30min

This Venezuelan Chocolate Marquesa is easy to make and totally scrumptious! This NO-FUSS dessert loves to show up on holidays, celebrations and gatherings. It can be completely prepared ahead of time.

Updated at: Tue, 16 Jun 2026 08:59:45 GMT