Description
Cool no bake eclair cake delights dessert enthusiasts with layers of creamy pudding and graham crackers. Chilled perfection awaits when refrigerated and topped with chocolate glaze, promising pure indulgence for family gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 3 cups milk
- 2 boxes instant vanilla pudding mix (3.4 ounces/96 grams each)
- 1 box graham crackers
Dairy and Topping:
- 1 container whipped topping (8 ounces/226 grams), thawed
Chocolate Coating:
- 1 tub chocolate frosting (or homemade chocolate ganache)
Instructions
- Whisk pudding mix and milk in a large bowl until it reaches a thick, creamy consistency, creating a smooth base for the dessert.
- Create the first foundation layer by carefully placing graham crackers across the entire bottom of a 9×13 inch baking dish, ensuring complete coverage.
- Generously spread half of the prepared pudding mixture over the graham cracker base, distributing evenly to create a uniform layer.
- Add a second layer of graham crackers directly on top of the pudding mixture, covering the entire surface.
- Pour the remaining pudding mixture over the second graham cracker layer, smoothing it with a spatula to create an even surface.
- Complete the dessert with a final layer of graham crackers, positioning them carefully to cover the entire pudding surface.
- Carefully spread chocolate frosting across the top layer of graham crackers, ensuring complete and even coverage.
- Refrigerate the dessert for a minimum of 4 hours, allowing the graham crackers to soften and the layers to meld together.
- Once set, slice into squares and serve chilled for a refreshing and creamy dessert experience.
Notes
- Swap graham crackers with gluten-free alternatives like gluten-free graham-style crackers or digestive biscuits for a celiac-friendly version.
- Reduce sugar content by using sugar-free pudding mix and low-fat whipped topping for a lighter dessert option.
- Enhance flavor by adding a sprinkle of sea salt on top or drizzling caramel sauce between layers for extra indulgence.
- Experiment with different frosting flavors like vanilla, salted caramel, or cream cheese to create unique variations of this classic no-bake dessert.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 hours
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Refrigerating
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 269
- Sugar: 25 g
- Sodium: 210 mg
- Fat: 11 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 38 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg