Description
Creamy layers of graham crackers and silky vanilla pudding mingle in this no-bake eclair cake, creating a dreamy dessert that whispers French bakery elegance. Cool chocolate ganache crowns this effortless treat, promising blissful bites that will have guests asking for your secret.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 box (14.4 ounces / 408 grams) graham crackers
- 2 boxes (3.4 ounces / 96 grams each) instant vanilla pudding mix
- 3 cups cold milk
Dairy and Cream Components:
- 1 container (8 ounces / 226 grams) frozen whipped topping, thawed
Topping:
- 1 can (16 ounces / 454 grams) chocolate frosting
Instructions
- In a spacious mixing vessel, vigorously whisk vanilla pudding powder with chilled milk until the mixture transforms into a luscious, thick consistency within approximately 2 minutes.
- Gently incorporate thawed whipped topping, ensuring thorough and smooth integration of ingredients.
- Create the initial foundation by carefully positioning graham crackers across the bottom of a rectangular baking vessel, strategically breaking crackers to achieve complete coverage.
- Delicately distribute half of the creamy pudding mixture over the initial graham cracker layer, ensuring uniform spread.
- Construct a second graham cracker stratum directly atop the initial pudding layer, maintaining precise alignment.
- Apply the remaining pudding mixture across the second graham cracker layer, creating a smooth, even surface.
- Position the final graham cracker layer as the crowning element of the dessert structure.
- Transfer chocolate frosting to microwave, heating for approximately 30 seconds until achieving a fluid, pourable consistency, then thoroughly stir.
- Cascade the warmed chocolate frosting over the uppermost graham cracker layer, skillfully spreading to generate complete surface coverage.
- Transfer the assembled dessert to refrigeration, allowing minimum 4 hours of resting time to facilitate cracker softening and flavor melding.
- When ready to serve, slice into elegant squares and savor the decadent no-bake eclair cake experience.
Notes
- Soften crackers strategically by ensuring they’re completely covered with pudding mixture for a classic eclair-like texture.
- Chill cake for optimal softening; overnight refrigeration allows graham crackers to absorb moisture and become cake-like.
- Swap graham crackers with gluten-free alternatives for celiac-friendly version without compromising delicious taste.
- Use sugar-free pudding mix and low-fat whipped topping to create a lighter, diet-conscious dessert option.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Refrigerating
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 356 kcal
- Sugar: 30 g
- Sodium: 210 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 50 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg