The *marquesa de chocolate* is a cold, creamy dessert—very popular in Venezuelan cuisine—that is prepared without the need for an oven. Key characteristics Layered structure: It is assembled by alternating layers of a thick chocolate cream and *María* biscuits that have been moistened in milk. No-bake preparation: The base for the cream is typically made by cooking ingredients such as milk, dark chocolate, butter, and sugar; it is then left to cool and set in the refrigerator.