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No-Bake Chocolate Éclair Cake

  • Author: ChefSophia
  • Total Time: 6 hours 15 minutes
  • Yield: 12 servings 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

This No-Bake Chocolate Éclair Cake is a delightful and easy dessert that layers graham crackers with a creamy vanilla pudding and whipped topping mixture. It’s topped off with a rich chocolate ganache or a quick chocolate frosting, bringing everything together for a deliciously simple treat. Perfect for those who love a no-bake, make-ahead dessert with classic flavors!

Ingredients

Scale
  • 2 (3.4 oz) packages instant vanilla pudding mix
  • 3 cups cold whole milk
  • 1 (8 oz) container whipped topping (like Cool Whip), thawed
  • 1 box graham crackers
  • Chocolate Ganache Topping:
  • 1 ½ cups semisweet chocolate chips
  • ¾ cup heavy cream
  • (or use 1 can of chocolate frosting softened in the microwave for 20 seconds)

Instructions

  1. In a large bowl, whisk together the pudding mix and cold milk until smooth and thick (about 1–2 minutes). Fold in the thawed whipped topping until fully combined and fluffy.
  2. In a 9×13-inch dish, place a single layer of graham crackers on the bottom. Spread half of the pudding mixture over the crackers. Add another layer of graham crackers. Spread the remaining pudding mixture on top. Finish with a final layer of graham crackers.
  3. Heat heavy cream until steaming (not boiling). Pour over chocolate chips in a bowl. Let sit 2 minutes, then stir until smooth. Let cool slightly before pouring over the top layer of graham crackers. OR Microwave chocolate frosting for 15-20 seconds, just until pourable. Pour and spread evenly over the top.
  4. Cover the dish and refrigerate at least 6 hours (overnight is best) so the crackers soften into a cake-like texture. Slice, serve chilled, and enjoy!

Notes

  • Use high-quality semisweet chocolate chips for the best ganache.
  • Ensure whipped topping is completely thawed for easy folding.
  • You may substitute homemade whipped cream for a fresher taste.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 0 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: No-Bake
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 slice
  • Calories: 250 per serving
  • Sugar: 20g
  • Sodium: 180mg
  • Fat: 13g
  • Saturated Fat: 8g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 3g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 30g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 3g
  • Cholesterol: 10mg

Keywords: No-Bake, Chocolate Éclair, Easy Dessert, Pudding, Ganache

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