Print
clock clock iconcutlery cutlery iconflag flag iconfolder folder iconinstagram instagram iconpinterest pinterest iconfacebook facebook iconprint print iconsquares squares iconheart heart iconheart solid heart solid icon

No Bake Chocolate Eclair Cake

5 Stars 4 Stars 3 Stars 2 Stars 1 Star

No reviews

No Bake Chocolate Éclair Cake is a rich, creamy dessert featuring layers of graham crackers, vanilla pudding, and chocolate ganache. This easy, no-bake treat mimics the classic éclair pastry in a chilled cake form that’s perfect for gatherings or cozy nights in.

  • Total Time: 4 hours 20 minutes (including chilling)
  • Yield: 12–15 servings

Ingredients

  • 1 box graham crackers
  • 2 (3.4 oz) boxes instant vanilla pudding mix
  • 3 cups cold milk
  • 1 (8 oz) tub whipped topping (like Cool Whip), thawed
  • 1 cup semi-sweet or dark chocolate chips
  • ½ cup heavy cream
  • Optional: chocolate shavings or mini chocolate chips for garnish

Instructions

  1. Whisk together instant pudding mix and cold milk until thickened.
  2. Fold in thawed whipped topping until smooth and fluffy.
  3. Spread a thin layer of pudding mixture in the bottom of a 9×13-inch (23×33 cm) pan.
  4. Arrange a layer of graham crackers over the pudding, breaking pieces to fit.
  5. Spread half the remaining pudding over the crackers, then add another layer of crackers.
  6. Spread the remaining pudding over the second cracker layer and smooth out the top.
  7. To make ganache, heat cream until hot (not boiling), pour over chocolate chips, let sit 1 minute, then stir until smooth.
  8. Pour ganache over the top pudding layer and spread evenly to the edges.
  9. Refrigerate uncovered for at least 4 hours or overnight for best texture.

Notes

  • Spread peanut butter on crackers for a peanut butter-chocolate twist.
  • Stir espresso powder into ganache for mocha flavor.
  • Add chopped nuts between layers for crunch.
  • Mint extract in pudding adds a refreshing twist.
  • Use freshly whipped cream if whipped topping is unavailable.
  • Author: liinaa
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: None
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: No-Bake
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 slice
  • Calories: 310
  • Sugar: 22g
  • Sodium: 240mg
  • Fat: 17g
  • Saturated Fat: 10g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 6g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 36g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 4g
  • Cholesterol: 20mg