Description
Creamy layers of graham crackers and vanilla pudding create this no-bake eclair cake, a simple dessert perfect for summer gatherings. Chocolate ganache crowns this delightful treat, inviting you to savor each cool, indulgent bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 16 oz (454 g) graham crackers
- 6.8 oz (193 g) vanilla instant pudding mix
- 3 cups (720 mL) milk
- 8 oz (227 g) whipped topping, thawed
- 16 oz (454 g) chocolate frosting
Instructions
- Pudding Preparation: Whisk vanilla instant pudding mix with milk until achieving a silky, lump-free texture, then gently fold in thawed whipped topping to create a luxurious filling.
- Initial Layer Construction: Strategically line the bottom of a 9×13 dish with whole graham crackers, breaking pieces to form an even foundation, then spread half of the pudding mixture uniformly across the base.
- Layering Process: Add a second graham cracker layer over the initial pudding, cover with remaining pudding mixture, and top with a final graham cracker layer, ensuring a structured composition.
- Chilling Phase: Cover the dish with plastic wrap and refrigerate for a minimum of 30 minutes to allow initial set and flavor melding.
- Frosting Application: Microwave chocolate frosting for approximately 25 seconds, stirring to achieve a smooth consistency, then delicately spread across the top graham cracker layer for an elegant finish.
- Final Resting Period: Return the dessert to the refrigerator, covered, and let it rest for a minimum of 6 hours or ideally overnight, allowing graham crackers to absorb moisture and soften completely.
Notes
- Pudding Perfection: Whisk instant pudding mix thoroughly to eliminate lumps, ensuring a silky-smooth texture that’s crucial for the dessert’s creamy consistency.
- Cracker Coverage: Break graham crackers precisely to create an even base layer, guaranteeing complete coverage and a uniform foundation for the cake.
- Chilling Strategy: Refrigerate for at least 6 hours or overnight to allow graham crackers to fully soften and absorb the pudding mixture, creating a cake-like texture.
- Frosting Finesse: Microwave chocolate frosting briefly and stir well to achieve a smooth, spreadable consistency that evenly coats the top layer.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: None
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 13
- Calories: 291
- Sugar: 28 g
- Sodium: 220 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 40 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg