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Eclair Cake

Prep Time30 minutes
Chilling Time4 hours 30 minutes
Total Time5 hours
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: French American
Keyword: cake, chocolate
Servings: 12 servings
Calories: 528kcal
Author: Laura

Equipment

  • 9 x 13 glass dish
  • Large mixing bowl
  • Medium mixing bowl
  • small saucepan
  • Spatula

Ingredients

  • 6.8 ounces instant vanilla pudding
  • 2 ¾ cups cold whole milk
  • 8 ounces whipped cream
  • 1 box graham crackers
  • 2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
  • 1 cup heavy cream

Instructions

  • In a 9 x 13 glass casserole dish, arrange one layer of graham crackers, breaking up the crackers as needed to fill the space.
  • In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the pudding mix and the milk until smooth. Fold in the whipped cream.
  • Spread half of the pudding mixture over top of the graham crackers. Layer more graham crackers and then a final layer of pudding mixture and more graham crackers. Let chill for at least 30 minutes in the fridge.
  • While it's chilling, pour the chocolate chips into a medium mixing bowl and set aside.
  • Heat a small saucepan with heavy cream over medium heat until hot. Pour over top of the chocolate chips and stir until the chocolate is melted and smooth.
  • Let the chocolate sit and cool or refrigerate until thickened before pouring and smoothing over top of the eclair cake.
  • Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight before cutting and serving.

Notes

  • Swap the pudding flavor: Chocolate, cheesecake, or banana pudding mix are all delicious twists.
  • Add a layer of sliced bananas: Layer them between the pudding and graham crackers for a banana cream eclair cake vibe.
  • Make it mocha: Use coffee-flavored pudding and add a dash of espresso powder to the chocolate topping for a sophisticated coffee-chocolate dessert.
  • Try cinnamon graham crackers: They bring a warm, cozy spice to the mix!
  • Use homemade whipped cream: If you’re feeling fancy, freshly whipped cream (lightly sweetened) takes the pudding layer up a notch.

Nutrition

Calories: 528kcal | Carbohydrates: 62g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 28g | Saturated Fat: 15g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Trans Fat: 0.02g | Cholesterol: 45mg | Sodium: 357mg | Potassium: 364mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 36g | Vitamin A: 527IU | Vitamin C: 0.1mg | Calcium: 147mg | Iron: 3mg