Description
Classic French-inspired no-bake eclair cake delivers creamy graham cracker layers with luxurious vanilla pudding and rich chocolate glaze. Quick dessert magic happens without an oven, promising sweet satisfaction that melts hearts and delights taste buds.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 16 ounces (454 grams) graham crackers
- 6.8 ounces (193 grams) vanilla instant pudding mix
- 16 ounces (454 grams) chocolate frosting
Dairy and Creamy Components:
- 3 cups (720 milliliters) milk
- 8 ounces (227 grams) whipped topping, thawed
Instructions
- Prepare the creamy pudding base by whisking vanilla instant pudding mix with milk until achieving a silky, lump-free consistency.
- Gently incorporate thawed whipped topping into the pudding mixture, creating a luxurious and smooth filling.
- Carefully line the bottom of a 9×13 dish with whole graham crackers, strategically breaking pieces to create an even, complete foundation layer.
- Generously spread half of the pudding mixture over the graham cracker base, ensuring an uniform and even distribution.
- Add a second layer of graham crackers atop the initial pudding layer, then cover with the remaining pudding mixture.
- Complete the layering process with a final graham cracker layer, creating a visually appealing and structured dessert.
- Securely cover the dish with plastic wrap and allow the cake to chill in the refrigerator for a minimum of 30 minutes.
- Soften the chocolate frosting by microwaving for approximately 25 seconds, stirring thoroughly to achieve a smooth, spreadable consistency.
- Delicately spread the warmed chocolate frosting across the top graham cracker layer, creating an elegant and glossy finish.
- Return the dessert to the refrigerator, covered, and let it rest for a minimum of 6 hours or ideally overnight to allow the graham crackers to absorb moisture and soften completely.
Notes
- Chilling is crucial for this dessert, allowing graham crackers to absorb moisture and become cake-like in texture.
- Use full-size graham crackers and carefully break them to create neat, uniform layers without gaps.
- Softening chocolate frosting slightly makes spreading easier and creates a smooth, even topping.
- Overnight refrigeration develops deeper flavor and ensures optimal texture for the eclair cake.
- Room temperature ingredients help create a smoother, lump-free pudding mixture when whisking.
- Plastic wrap prevents moisture loss and helps the dessert set properly during refrigeration.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: None
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 318
- Sugar: 22 g
- Sodium: 294 mg
- Fat: 13 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 44 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg