Description
This No-Bake Chocolate Eclair Cake is a luscious, creamy dessert layered with vanilla pudding, whipped cream, and graham crackers, finished with a rich chocolate glaze. Perfect for an easy, crowd-pleasing treat that requires no oven time and only a few hours of chilling.
Ingredients
Pudding and Cream Layers
- 2 (3.4-ounce) boxes instant vanilla pudding mix
- 3 1/2 cups cold milk
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 3 sleeves graham crackers
Chocolate Glaze
- 4 Tablespoons salted butter
- 1/3 cup milk
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 6 Tablespoons cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Prepare the pudding: In a large bowl, combine the instant vanilla pudding mixes with 3 1/2 cups of cold milk. Whisk continuously for about 2 minutes until the mixture is smooth and begins to thicken. Then refrigerate it for 5 minutes to set slightly.
- Make whipped cream: In a separate bowl, beat 1 cup of heavy cream with 1/4 cup powdered sugar until stiff peaks form. Gently fold this whipped cream into the prepared vanilla pudding until fully incorporated, creating a light, fluffy pudding mixture.
- Assemble layers: In a 9×13-inch dish, arrange one even layer of graham crackers, breaking them as needed to cover the bottom completely. Spread half of the pudding mixture evenly over the graham crackers. Add another layer of graham crackers on top, then spread the remaining pudding mixture. Finish with a final layer of graham crackers.
- Prepare chocolate glaze: In a microwave-safe bowl, melt 4 tablespoons salted butter with 1/3 cup milk. Stir in 2 cups powdered sugar, 6 tablespoons cocoa powder, and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract until the mixture is smooth and glossy. Pour this glaze evenly over the top layer of graham crackers and smooth it out to cover.
- Chill and serve: Refrigerate the assembled cake for at least 8 hours or overnight, allowing the layers to set and graham crackers to soften. Once chilled, slice into squares and serve chilled for best flavor and texture.
Notes
- For best results, use cold milk when preparing the pudding to ensure proper thickening.
- Make sure to chill the cake long enough so the graham crackers soften and the layers meld together.
- You can add a pinch of salt to the chocolate glaze if you prefer a richer chocolate flavor.
- This dessert is best served chilled and can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- If you want to reduce sweetness, you can reduce the powdered sugar slightly in the glaze.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
