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Easy No-Bake Chocolate Eclair Cake Recipe with Creamy Layers Perfect for Dessert Lovers

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A quick and indulgent no-bake chocolate eclair cake featuring creamy vanilla pudding layers and a rich chocolate topping, perfect for potlucks and family gatherings.

Ingredients

  • Graham crackers (about 2 sleeves)
  • Instant vanilla pudding mix (2 packets, about 3.4 oz or 96 g each)
  • Milk (3 cups / 720 ml) – whole milk preferred, 2% works fine
  • Cool whip or whipped topping (8 oz / 226 g), thawed
  • Semisweet chocolate chips (2 cups / 340 g)
  • Unsalted butter (1/4 cup / 56 g), softened
  • Powdered sugar (1 1/2 cups / 180 g)
  • Milk (1/4 cup / 60 ml) for chocolate topping

Instructions

  1. Prepare the pudding filling: In a large bowl, whisk together the instant vanilla pudding mix and 3 cups (720 ml) of milk until thickened—about 2 minutes. Let it sit for 5 minutes to fully set.
  2. Fold in whipped topping: Gently fold in 8 oz (226 g) of thawed cool whip, combining until smooth and fluffy.
  3. Layer the graham crackers: Spread a thin layer of the pudding mixture at the bottom of your 9×13-inch (23×33 cm) dish. Then, cover with a single layer of graham crackers.
  4. Add pudding layer: Spread about one-third of the remaining pudding mixture evenly over the crackers.
  5. Repeat layering: Add another graham cracker layer, then more pudding, and finish with a final graham cracker layer on top. Press down gently to compact the layers without crushing the crackers.
  6. Make chocolate topping: In a medium bowl, melt 2 cups (340 g) of semisweet chocolate chips and 1/4 cup (56 g) softened butter in the microwave in 30-second bursts, stirring in between until smooth.
  7. Mix in powdered sugar and milk: Stir in 1 1/2 cups (180 g) powdered sugar and 1/4 cup (60 ml) milk until the topping is thick but spreadable. Add more milk, a teaspoon at a time, if too thick.
  8. Spread chocolate topping: Carefully spread the chocolate layer over the top graham cracker layer. Smooth evenly with a spatula.
  9. Chill: Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, preferably overnight.

Notes

Do not rush chilling; at least 4 hours is needed for the graham crackers to soften and layers to meld. Use room temperature milk for pudding to avoid clumping. Fold whipped topping gently into pudding for airy texture. Heat chocolate topping in short bursts to avoid burning. Let chocolate topping sit at room temperature for 10 minutes before slicing if too firm.

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