Description
Create this simple, no-bake dessert that layers creamy vanilla pudding, rich chocolate frosting, and soft graham crackers. It tastes just like your favorite éclairs but without any oven time. This eclair cake is perfect for quick, crowd-pleasing treats.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 (14.4 ounce) package instant vanilla pudding mix
- 3 cups cold milk
- 1 (8 ounce) container frozen whipped topping, thawed
- 1 (12 ounce) box graham crackers
- 1 (16 ounce) can chocolate frosting
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (optional, for the pudding)
Instructions
- Prepare the pudding: In a large bowl, whisk together the instant vanilla pudding mix and cold milk until slightly thickened. Let it sit for 5 minutes.
- Stir in the thawed whipped topping and vanilla extract (if using) until fully combined. You now have your creamy layer.
- Assemble the first layer: Arrange a single layer of graham crackers on the bottom of a 9×13 inch baking dish. Break crackers if necessary to cover the bottom completely.
- Spread half of the prepared pudding mixture evenly over the graham crackers.
- Top the pudding layer with another layer of graham crackers.
- Spread the remaining half of the pudding mixture over the second graham cracker layer.
- Place the final layer of graham crackers on top of the second pudding layer.
- Warm the chocolate frosting slightly in the microwave (about 15-20 seconds) to make it easily spreadable.
- Spread the warmed chocolate frosting evenly over the top graham cracker layer.
- Cover the dish with plastic wrap and chill in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours, or preferably overnight, before slicing and serving. This chilling time is important for the crackers to soften.
Notes
- You can use milk chocolate or dark chocolate frosting based on your preference.
- For an extra creamy texture, use milk instead of water when preparing the pudding mix.
- If you prefer a lighter filling, substitute half of the whipped topping with Greek yogurt.
- This dessert tastes best after a full overnight chill, allowing the graham crackers to absorb moisture and soften completely.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake Assembly
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: Approximately 350
- Sugar: Approximately 35g
- Sodium: Approximately 300mg
- Fat: Approximately 18g
- Saturated Fat: Approximately 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: Varies
- Trans Fat: Negligible
- Carbohydrates: Approximately 45g
- Fiber: Approximately 1g
- Protein: Approximately 4g
- Cholesterol: Approximately 15mg