No-Bake Chocolate Eclair Cake
No-Bake Chocolate Eclair Cake
Ingredients
- 1 box graham crackers
- 2 packages instant vanilla pudding mix, (3.4 ounce each)
- 3 cups cold milk
- 1 container whipped topping, (8 ounce, such as Cool Whip)
- 1 cup chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
Instructions
- 1
Arrange a single layer of graham crackers in the bottom of a 9x13 inch baking dish, breaking them as needed to fit snugly and cover the entire base.
⏱️ 5 min
- 2
In a large mixing bowl, combine the 2 packages of instant vanilla pudding mix with 3 cups of cold milk. Whisk vigorously for 2-3 minutes until the mixture thickens considerably.
⏱️ 3 min
- 3
Gently fold the entire 8-ounce container of whipped topping into the thickened pudding mixture using a spatula until it is well combined and no streaks of pudding or whipped topping remain.
⏱️ 3 min
- 4
Spread half of the prepared pudding mixture evenly over the layer of graham crackers in the baking dish.
⏱️ 2 min
- 5
Place another layer of graham crackers directly on top of the pudding mixture, again breaking them to fit as necessary.
⏱️ 2 min
- 6
Spread the remaining pudding mixture evenly over the second layer of graham crackers.
⏱️ 2 min
- 7
Add a final layer of graham crackers on top of the second pudding layer, ensuring full coverage.
⏱️ 2 min
- 8
In a microwave-safe bowl, combine the 1 cup of chocolate chips and 1/2 cup of heavy cream. Microwave on high for 30 seconds.
⏱️ 1 min
- 9
Stir the chocolate and heavy cream mixture thoroughly until it is completely smooth and forms a glossy ganache. If needed, microwave for an additional 10-15 seconds and stir again until smooth.
⏱️ 1 min
- 10
Pour the warm chocolate ganache over the top layer of graham crackers and spread it evenly across the entire surface of the cake.
⏱️ 1 min
- 11
Cover the baking dish tightly with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or preferably overnight, to allow the cake to set and the graham crackers to soften.
⏱️ 240 min
- 12
Once chilled and set, slice the No-Bake Chocolate Eclair Cake into squares and serve.
⏱️ 1 min
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
No-Bake Chocolate Eclair Cake
- 1 box graham crackers
- 2 packages instant vanilla pudding mix, (3.4 ounce each)
- 3 cups cold milk
- 1 container whipped topping, (8 ounce, such as Cool Whip)
- 1 cup chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
Instructions
- 1
Arrange a single layer of graham crackers in the bottom of a 9x13 inch baking dish, breaking them as needed to fit snugly and cover the entire base.
⏱️ 5 min - 2
In a large mixing bowl, combine the 2 packages of instant vanilla pudding mix with 3 cups of cold milk. Whisk vigorously for 2-3 minutes until the mixture thickens considerably.
⏱️ 3 min - 3
Gently fold the entire 8-ounce container of whipped topping into the thickened pudding mixture using a spatula until it is well combined and no streaks of pudding or whipped topping remain.
⏱️ 3 min - 4
Spread half of the prepared pudding mixture evenly over the layer of graham crackers in the baking dish.
⏱️ 2 min - 5
Place another layer of graham crackers directly on top of the pudding mixture, again breaking them to fit as necessary.
⏱️ 2 min - 6
Spread the remaining pudding mixture evenly over the second layer of graham crackers.
⏱️ 2 min - 7
Add a final layer of graham crackers on top of the second pudding layer, ensuring full coverage.
⏱️ 2 min - 8
In a microwave-safe bowl, combine the 1 cup of chocolate chips and 1/2 cup of heavy cream. Microwave on high for 30 seconds.
⏱️ 1 min - 9
Stir the chocolate and heavy cream mixture thoroughly until it is completely smooth and forms a glossy ganache. If needed, microwave for an additional 10-15 seconds and stir again until smooth.
⏱️ 1 min - 10
Pour the warm chocolate ganache over the top layer of graham crackers and spread it evenly across the entire surface of the cake.
⏱️ 1 min - 11
Cover the baking dish tightly with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or preferably overnight, to allow the cake to set and the graham crackers to soften.
⏱️ 240 min - 12
Once chilled and set, slice the No-Bake Chocolate Eclair Cake into squares and serve.
⏱️ 1 min