No-Bake Cookie Roll
The dessert’s main flavor depends on the quality and taste of the cookies and curd, so choose these ingredients carefully. The curd should be very fresh with a pleasant fermented-milk aroma, and the cookies should be tender and crumbly.
Updated : 09 March, 2026
Easy
About 45 min.
Preparation
Step 1
How do you make a no-bake cookie roll? Prepare the ingredients. Take the butter out of the refrigerator in advance and let it sit at room temperature so it softens. Choose good-quality real butter with no vegetable fats. You can use any shortbread-style cookies. Use soft, full-fat curd. I use homemade curd.
Step 2
Put the cookies into a blender or food processor and crush into crumbs. You can leave some noticeable pieces or grind very fine - either way works. If you don’t have a blender, crush the cookies with a rolling pin, placing them in a sturdy bag. Then transfer the crumbs to a deep bowl for mixing. The bowl can be glass, plastic, or metal.
Step 3
Add cocoa and milk to the crushed cookies. Use natural cocoa; don’t use sweet cocoa drink mixes.
Step 4
Mix the ingredients thoroughly by hand. The mixture will be quite thick. If it’s too dry, add a little more milk; if it’s too runny, add more cookie crumbs.
Step 5
Line a board with plastic wrap and place the chocolate mixture on it. Spread it over the wrap, shaping a rectangle.
Step 6
For the curd filling, combine the curd, sugar, vanilla, and butter. Mix well. If your curd is very grainy, blend it or pass it through a sieve - this will make the filling smoother and more delicate.
Step 7
Spread the curd filling over the entire cookie layer.
Step 8
If desired, add a little pitted jam, jelly, berries, or sweetened condensed milk caramel. Place it in a thin strip down the middle of the rectangle. You can also make the roll without this.
Step 9
Using the plastic wrap, roll the layer into a tight log. Refrigerate for a few hours or freeze for 1 hour.
Step 10
Once set, slice the roll with a knife. Transfer to a plate and serve. Enjoy your meal!