Here’s a delicious, no-bake chocolate éclair cake that’s creamy, chocolatey, and perfect for a quick dessert. 🍫🍰
🍫 No-Bake Chocolate Éclair Cake
🧾 Ingredients (Serves 8–10)
Base & Layers:
- 1 box graham crackers (or chocolate graham crackers for extra chocolate flavor)
Vanilla Cream Layer:
- 2 (3.4 oz) packages instant vanilla pudding
- 3 cups cold milk
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Chocolate Topping:
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- ½ cup heavy cream (or milk)
👩🍳 Instructions
1️⃣ Prepare the Vanilla Cream Layer
- In a bowl, whisk instant pudding + cold milk until thickened.
- In another bowl, beat cream cheese + powdered sugar + vanilla until smooth.
- Fold the pudding mixture into the cream cheese mixture until well combined.
2️⃣ Assemble the Cake
- In a 9×13-inch pan, layer graham crackers to cover the bottom.
- Spread half of the cream mixture over the crackers.
- Add another layer of graham crackers.
- Spread the remaining cream mixture on top.
- Top with a final layer of graham crackers.
3️⃣ Make the Chocolate Topping
- Heat heavy cream in a small saucepan until warm (do not boil).
- Pour over chocolate chips in a bowl and let sit 1–2 minutes, then stir until smooth.
- Pour the chocolate ganache over the top layer of graham crackers.
4️⃣ Chill
- Refrigerate at least 4 hours (overnight is best) so the graham crackers soften and the layers meld.
🌟 Tips & Variations
- Peanut butter swirl: Mix 2 tbsp peanut butter into the cream layer.
- Chocolate lovers: Use chocolate pudding instead of vanilla for a richer dessert.
- Fruit topping: Add sliced strawberries or bananas before the chocolate layer for a fruity twist.
💡 Serving Tip: Slice carefully with a serrated knife for clean layers.
If you want, I can give a shortcut 2-ingredient chocolate éclair mug cake version that’s ready in 5 minutes, no chilling required.
Do you want me to do that?
