Description
This easy no-bake Éclair Cake recipe features layers of graham crackers, creamy vanilla pudding, and a rich chocolate topping. Perfect for make-ahead desserts and a guaranteed crowd-pleaser!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 box (14.4 oz) graham crackers
- 2 boxes (3.4 oz each) vanilla instant pudding mix
- 3 1/2 cups cold whole milk
- 1 tub (8 oz) Cool Whip or 2 cups homemade whipped cream
- 1 can (16 oz) chocolate frosting
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together vanilla pudding mix and cold milk until thickened, about 2-3 minutes.
- Gently fold in the Cool Whip until fully combined and smooth.
- In a 9×13-inch baking dish, place a single layer of graham crackers at the bottom.
- Spread half of the pudding mixture evenly over the crackers.
- Add another layer of graham crackers, followed by the remaining pudding mixture.
- Top with a final layer of graham crackers.
- Microwave the chocolate frosting for 15-20 seconds to soften, then spread evenly over the top layer.
- Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 6 hours or overnight for best results.
- Slice and serve chilled.
Notes
- For a homemade chocolate topping, use a ganache made with 1/2 cup heavy cream and 1 cup chopped chocolate.
- For a thicker pudding layer, reduce the milk slightly by 1/4 cup.
- Add sliced bananas, strawberries, or peanut butter for a flavor twist.
- Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 4 days or freeze individual portions for up to 2 months.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
Keywords: Éclair Cake Recipe, No-Bake Dessert, Easy Dessert, Chocolate Éclair Cake, Graham Cracker Dessert, Make-Ahead Dessert
