Description
Whip up this no bake eclair cake when your sweet tooth craves something creamy and effortless. Rich layers of graham crackers and pudding create a dreamy dessert that comes together in minutes without turning on the oven.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 3 cups milk
- 2 small packages instant vanilla pudding mix
- 1 package graham cracker squares
Supporting Ingredients:
- 1 small container thawed whipped topping
Topping:
- 1 package prepared chocolate frosting
Instructions
- Whisk together 1 package of vanilla pudding mix with 1.5 cups milk in a large mixing bowl until completely smooth and creamy.
- Fold in 1 container of thawed whipped topping into the pudding mixture until well combined and no streaks remain.
- Arrange a single layer of graham cracker squares across the bottom of a clean 13×9-inch baking dish, covering the entire surface.
- Pour half of your pudding mixture evenly over the graham crackers, ensuring complete coverage.
- Create a second layer of graham cracker squares directly on top of the pudding layer.
- Spread the remaining pudding mixture carefully across the second graham cracker layer.
- Add a final layer of graham cracker squares on top of the second pudding layer.
- Remove the lid from your prepared chocolate frosting and microwave for 15-20 seconds to soften.
- Gently spread the entire container of chocolate frosting across the top graham cracker layer, creating a smooth, even surface.
- Refrigerate the dessert for exactly 4 hours at 38°F to allow layers to set and flavors to meld together.
Notes
- Ensure pudding mixture is completely smooth to avoid lumps in the final dessert.
- Use fresh graham crackers for the best texture and prevent soggy layers.
- Chilling for at least 4 hours allows the crackers to soften and flavors to meld perfectly.
- For a lighter version, substitute low-fat milk and sugar-free pudding mix to reduce calories.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Cakes
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 280 kcal
- Sugar: 25 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 38 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg