No-Bake Chocolate Eclair Cake Recipe
This No-Bake Chocolate Eclair Cake is a delightful, creamy dessert featuring layers of graham crackers, smooth vanilla pudding, fluffy whipped topping, and rich chocolate sauce. It requires no baking and comes together quickly, making it perfect for easy entertaining or a sweet treat any time.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 4 hours 10 minutes
- Yield: 9 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Ingredients
- 2 cups whole milk
- 1 (3.4 oz) box instant vanilla pudding mix
- 1 (8 oz) tub whipped topping, thawed
- 1 package (14.4 oz) graham crackers
- 1 cup chocolate sauce
Instructions
- Prepare Pudding: In a mixing bowl, combine the instant vanilla pudding mix with whole milk. Whisk vigorously for about 2 minutes until the mixture is smooth and has thickened.
- First Layer of Graham Crackers: Arrange half of the graham crackers in an 8×8-inch baking dish, making sure they fit snugly for a solid base.
- First Pudding Layer: Evenly spread half of the pudding mixture over the graham crackers, covering them completely.
- Second Layer of Graham Crackers: Add another layer of graham crackers on top of the pudding layer.
- Second Pudding Layer: Pour and spread the remaining pudding mixture evenly over the second layer of graham crackers.
- Top with Whipped Topping: Spread the thawed whipped topping evenly across the entire surface of the cake to add a creamy finish.
- Chocolate Drizzle: Generously drizzle the chocolate sauce on top, creating your desired pattern or design for an appealing look.
- Chill: Cover the dish with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, preferably overnight, to allow the graham crackers to soften and the flavors to meld perfectly before serving.
Notes
- Using whole milk helps the pudding set up properly and adds richness, but you can substitute with 2% milk if preferred.
- For a firmer cake, refrigerate overnight instead of 4 hours.
- You can substitute chocolate sauce with melted chocolate or chocolate ganache for a more intense flavor.
- Store leftovers covered in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- If you want to make it gluten-free, use gluten-free graham crackers.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (1/9 of recipe)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
Keywords: No-Bake Chocolate Eclair Cake, instant pudding dessert, graham cracker dessert, easy no-bake dessert, chocolate eclair dessert
