Description
An easy, no-bake Chocolate Eclair Cake that layers graham crackers and creamy vanilla pudding, topped with a decadent chocolate ganache.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 boxes graham crackers
- 2 boxes (3.4 oz each) instant vanilla pudding mix
- 3 cups whole milk
- 8 oz Cool Whip
- 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 tablespoon crushed graham crackers (optional for garnish)
Instructions
- In a large bowl, whisk 2 pudding mix boxes with 3 cups cold whole milk until thickened. Let sit 5 minutes.
- Fold in 8 oz Cool Whip and 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract until fluffy.
- Line a 9×13-inch pan with graham crackers.
- Spread half of the pudding mixture evenly over crackers.
- Add another layer of graham crackers, then the remaining pudding.
- Top with a final layer of graham crackers.
- In a saucepan, heat 1/2 cup heavy cream and 2 tablespoons butter until simmering.
- Remove from heat and add 1 cup chocolate chips. Let sit 2 minutes.
- Stir in until smooth, then add 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract.
- Pour ganache over top graham cracker layer and spread evenly.
- Optionally, sprinkle 1 tablespoon crushed graham crackers on top.
- Cover and chill for at least 6 hours or overnight before slicing.
Notes
- For a firmer texture, let chill overnight.
- Can substitute chocolate chips with milk or dark chocolate.
- Garnish with whipped cream for added flavor.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 30mg