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No-Bake Chocolate Éclair Cake

A delightful no-bake dessert combining creamy vanilla pudding, fluffy whipped topping, and rich chocolate, perfect for busy days.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 4 hours
Servings: 12 servings
Course: Dessert, Sweet Treat
Cuisine: American
Calories: 360
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 box 32 oz of graham crackers
  • 2 boxes 3.4 oz each of instant vanilla pudding mix
  • 4 cups milk
  • 1 tub 8 oz of whipped topping (like Cool Whip)
  • 1 can 16 oz of chocolate frosting
Optional Garnishes
  • Chocolate shavings or fresh berries for garnish Optional for decoration

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a large bowl, whisk together the two boxes of instant vanilla pudding mix and the 4 cups of milk until it thickens up. This should take about 2 minutes.
  2. Gently fold in the whipped topping into the pudding mixture until well combined.
Layering
  1. Take a 9x13-inch baking dish and start layering with a single layer of graham crackers at the bottom.
  2. Pour half of the pudding and whipped topping mixture over the graham crackers, smoothing it out gently.
  3. Place another layer of graham crackers on top of the pudding mixture.
  4. Pour the remaining pudding mixture on top, then finish with one last layer of graham crackers.
Finishing Touches
  1. Spread the can of chocolate frosting over the final layer of graham crackers.
  2. Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours (or overnight) to allow the flavors to meld together.

Notes

Chilling time is crucial for this dessert, as it helps the graham crackers become soft and cake-like. Feel free to get creative with toppings! Start with smaller slices, as this cake is rich.