Description
A creamy, layered dessert with vanilla pudding, graham crackers, and rich chocolate ganache no oven required! This easy no-bake eclair cake is perfect for potlucks, holidays, or anytime you crave a cool and classic sweet treat.
Ingredients
2 (3.4 oz) boxes instant vanilla pudding mix
3 cups cold milk
1 (8 oz) tub whipped topping, thawed
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 box honey graham crackers
1 ½ cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
¾ cup heavy cream
1 tablespoon butter (optional)
Instructions
1. Whisk pudding mix with cold milk in a large bowl until thickened.
2. Gently fold in the whipped topping and vanilla extract until smooth.
3. In a 9×13-inch dish, layer graham crackers to cover the bottom.
4. Spread half the pudding mixture over the crackers.
5. Add another layer of graham crackers and the remaining pudding mixture.
6. Top with a final layer of graham crackers.
7. In a small saucepan, heat heavy cream until steaming (do not boil).
8. Pour hot cream over chocolate chips in a bowl and let sit 2 minutes.
9. Add butter if using, then whisk until smooth and glossy.
10. Pour ganache evenly over the top graham cracker layer.
11. Cover and refrigerate for at least 6 hours or overnight.
12. Slice into squares and serve chilled.
Notes
For best texture, let it chill overnight.
You can substitute chocolate frosting instead of ganache for a shortcut.
Use French vanilla or banana pudding for fun variations.
Store leftovers covered in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 310
- Sodium: 260mg
- Fat: 14g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g