Description
Creamy layers of no bake eclair cake promise sweet, indulgent bliss without turning on the oven. Cool custard and graham crackers meld into a dreamy dessert that melts in your mouth, making celebration effortless.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 packages graham crackers
- 1 package instant vanilla pudding mix
- 3 cups milk
Creamy Components:
- 1 container whipped topping (like Cool Whip)
Topping:
- 1 container chocolate frosting
Instructions
- Whisk together vanilla pudding mix and milk until fully incorporated, then gently fold in whipped topping to create a creamy, smooth mixture.
- Create the first foundation layer by arranging graham crackers across the entire bottom of a 9×13-inch pan, ensuring complete coverage.
- Generously distribute half of the prepared pudding mixture over the graham cracker base, spreading evenly with a spatula.
- Construct the second graham cracker layer directly on top of the pudding, covering the entire surface completely.
- Pour the remaining pudding mixture over the second graham cracker layer, carefully spreading to achieve uniform thickness.
- Add the final graham cracker layer as the top surface of the dessert.
- Warm chocolate frosting in the microwave for 15-20 seconds until slightly softened and pourable.
- Drizzle and spread the melted frosting across the top layer, ensuring complete and even coverage.
- Seal the pan with plastic wrap and refrigerate for minimum 4 hours, preferably overnight, allowing flavors to meld and layers to set firmly.
Notes
- Swap graham crackers with gluten-free alternatives like rice crackers or gluten-free graham-style crackers for those with wheat sensitivities.
- Use sugar-free pudding mix and whipped topping to create a lower-calorie version of this dessert for diet-conscious individuals.
- Enhance flavor by adding a sprinkle of cinnamon or vanilla extract into the pudding mixture for extra depth and warmth.
- For a dairy-free version, replace milk with almond or coconut milk and use non-dairy whipped topping to accommodate lactose-intolerant guests.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 hours
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Refrigerating
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 250 kcal
- Sugar: 20 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 35 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg