No-bake eclair cake is a delicious and easy-to-make dessert that mimics the flavors of traditional eclairs without the need for baking. Here’s a simple recipe for you:
Ingredients:
- 1 box of graham crackers
- 2 (3.4 oz) packages of instant vanilla pudding mix
- 3 cups cold milk
- 1 (8 oz) container of whipped topping (like Cool Whip)
- Chocolate frosting or ganache (store-bought or homemade)
Instructions:
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the instant vanilla pudding mix and cold milk for about 2 minutes until it thickens.
- Gently fold in the whipped topping until well combined. This will be your eclair filling.
- In a 9×13-inch baking dish, layer a single layer of graham crackers to cover the bottom.
- Pour half of the pudding mixture over the graham crackers and spread it evenly.
- Add another layer of graham crackers on top of the pudding mixture.
- Pour the remaining pudding mixture over the second layer of graham crackers and spread it evenly.
- Top with a final layer of graham crackers.
- Heat the chocolate frosting or ganache according to the package instructions or make your own if you prefer.
- Pour the melted chocolate over the top layer of graham crackers, spreading it evenly to cover the entire surface.
- Refrigerate the eclair cake for at least 4 hours, or preferably overnight, to allow the graham crackers to soften and the flavors to meld.
- Once chilled and set, slice and serve. Enjoy your delicious no-bake eclair cake!
Feel free to get creative with the recipe. You can add a layer of sliced bananas or strawberries between the graham crackers and pudding for extra flavor and texture.
