Description
This No-Bake Chocolate Éclair Cake is a creamy, layered dessert made with graham crackers, vanilla pudding, whipped cream, and a rich chocolate topping. It’s an easy, make-ahead treat that tastes like a classic éclair in cake form—perfect for gatherings or everyday indulgence.
Ingredients
- 2 packets (about 100 g) instant vanilla pudding mix
- 3 cups cold milk
- 1 can (225 g) whipped cream (Cool Whip), thawed
- 2 packages graham crackers (about 24–28 pieces)
- 1 can (450 g) chocolate cream
- Optional: grated chocolate or cocoa powder for garnish
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, whisk together instant vanilla pudding mix and cold milk until smooth and thick. Gently fold in thawed whipped cream until fully combined.
- Lightly grease a 9×13-inch (23×33 cm) baking pan. Arrange a layer of graham crackers on the bottom, breaking as needed to cover.
- Spread half of the pudding mixture evenly over the crackers. Add another graham cracker layer and top with remaining pudding mixture.
- Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 30–60 minutes to slightly set the pudding.
- Microwave the chocolate cream for 10–15 seconds until softened. Stir until smooth, then spread evenly over the top pudding layer.
- Cover again and refrigerate overnight (8–12 hours) to allow the crackers to soften and flavors to meld.
- Slice and serve cold. Garnish with grated chocolate or cocoa powder if desired.
Notes
- Use cold milk for thickening the pudding properly.
- Chilling overnight gives the best texture as the crackers soften fully.
- Substitute graham crackers with digestive or tea biscuits if preferred.
- For a richer twist, use chocolate pudding instead of vanilla.
- Homemade whipped cream can be used in place of Cool Whip (about 2 cups).
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 260mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
