Description
This No-Bake Chocolate Eclair Cake is a creamy, layered dessert made with graham crackers, vanilla pudding, and a glossy chocolate glaze. It’s rich, nostalgic, and effortless—perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
- Graham Crackers: 1 box (14.4 oz)
- Instant Vanilla Pudding Mix: 2 boxes (3.4 oz each)
- Cold Milk: 3 cups
- Whipped Topping (Cool Whip): 8 oz
- Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chips: 1 cup
- Butter: 2 tablespoons
- Corn Syrup: 2 tablespoons
- Powdered Sugar: 1 cup
- Milk (for glaze): 3 tablespoons
- Vanilla Extract: 1 teaspoon
Instructions
- Preheat Your Equipment: Clear space in the fridge; no oven needed.
- Combine Ingredients: Whisk pudding mix and milk until thick, then fold in whipped topping until smooth.
- Prepare Your Cooking Vessel: Line the bottom of a 9×13 dish with graham crackers, breaking pieces to fit.
- Assemble the Dish: Spread half the pudding mixture over crackers, add another cracker layer, then top with remaining pudding and a final layer of crackers.
- Cook to Perfection: Melt chocolate chips, butter, corn syrup, and milk in a saucepan until smooth. Stir in powdered sugar and vanilla.
- Finishing Touches: Pour glaze over top layer of crackers, spreading evenly.
- Serve and Enjoy: Chill for at least 6 hours (overnight is best), then slice and serve cold.
Notes
- Let the cake chill overnight for the best texture.
- Use full-fat milk for a creamier pudding.
- Slice with a warm knife for clean cuts.
- Store covered in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 26g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
Keywords: no bake chocolate eclair cake, easy dessert, pudding cake, graham cracker dessert, chocolate glaze dessert