Description
Creamy layers of vanilla pudding and graham crackers meld together in this irresistible No Bake Eclair Cake, creating a delightful dessert that requires zero oven time. Cool whipped topping and rich chocolate frosting complete this simple yet elegant treat you’ll want to savor with friends and family.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 16 ounces (454 grams) graham crackers
- 16 ounces (454 grams) chocolate frosting
- 6.8 ounces (193 grams) vanilla instant pudding mix
Liquid and Creamy Ingredients:
- 3 cups (720 milliliters) milk
- 8 ounces (227 grams) whipped topping (thawed)
Instructions
- In a spacious mixing bowl, combine instant pudding mix and milk. Whisk vigorously until the mixture transforms into a smooth, slightly thickened consistency, approximately 2-3 minutes. Gently incorporate the thawed whipped topping, folding until completely integrated.
- Arrange a uniform layer of graham crackers across the bottom of a 9 x 13-inch baking dish, strategically breaking crackers to ensure complete coverage.
- Carefully distribute half of the pudding mixture over the graham cracker base, using a spatula to create an even layer. Add another graham cracker layer, then repeat with remaining pudding mixture. Top with a final graham cracker layer.
- Refrigerate the assembled dessert for 30 minutes to allow initial setting. Meanwhile, prepare the chocolate frosting by warming it in the microwave for 25 seconds, stirring until smooth and pourable.
- Remove the cake from the refrigerator and generously drizzle the softened chocolate frosting across the top layer, using a spatula to ensure complete and even coverage.
- Return the dessert to the refrigerator, covering with plastic wrap. Allow to chill for a minimum of 6 hours or overnight, enabling the graham crackers to soften and absorb the rich, creamy flavors.
Notes
- Ensure pudding mix is completely dissolved to prevent lumpy texture, creating a silky smooth base.
- Break graham crackers carefully to cover the entire dish bottom, minimizing gaps for even layering.
- Warm chocolate frosting slightly helps achieve smooth, spreadable consistency without overheating.
- Longer refrigeration time (overnight) allows graham crackers to soften completely, mimicking traditional eclair texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: None
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 260
- Sugar: 22 g
- Sodium: 300 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 38 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 5 mg