Description
Make this decadent, layered dessert that tastes like a chocolate eclair without turning on your oven. It uses a simple graham cracker base and creamy pudding filling.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 box (14.4 ounces) instant vanilla pudding mix
- 4 cups cold milk
- 1 container (8 ounces) frozen whipped topping, thawed
- 1 box (14.4 ounces) graham crackers
- 1 cup cold water
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Prepare the pudding: Whisk the instant vanilla pudding mix with the cold milk for two minutes until thickened. Gently fold in the thawed whipped topping. Set this filling aside.
- Prepare the base: Arrange a single layer of graham crackers on the bottom of a 9×13 inch baking dish. You may need to break some crackers to fit the edges.
- Layer the cake: Spread half of the pudding mixture evenly over the graham cracker layer. Top this with a second layer of graham crackers. Spread the remaining half of the pudding mixture over the second cracker layer.
- Chill: Cover the dish tightly with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or until the filling is firm.
- Make the chocolate topping: Place the chocolate chips in a heatproof bowl. Heat the heavy cream in a small saucepan until it just begins to simmer. Pour the hot cream over the chocolate chips. Let it sit for 5 minutes, then stir until smooth. Stir in the vanilla extract.
- Glaze the cake: Pour the warm chocolate glaze evenly over the chilled pudding layer. Spread it to cover the entire surface.
- Final chill: Return the cake to the refrigerator for another 30 minutes to allow the chocolate topping to set before slicing and serving.
Notes
- You can substitute vanilla wafers for graham crackers if you prefer a slightly sweeter base.
- For easier slicing, run a knife under hot water and wipe it dry between each cut.
- This dessert tastes best when made a day ahead, allowing the crackers to soften slightly.
- Prep Time: 20 min
- Cook Time: 5 min
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 35
- Sodium: 310
- Fat: 18
- Saturated Fat: 10
- Unsaturated Fat: 8
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 45
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 5
- Cholesterol: 35