Layers of graham crackers, pudding and chocolate combine for this delicious no-bake chocolate eclair dessert! Always a hit and the perfect summer dessert!
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Have you ever had a layered eclair dessert? Some call it chocolate eclair cake. No matter what you call it, it’s amazing. This is one of our family’s favorites, and it is so simple to make. As an added bonus, it’s no-bake! This is one of those desserts that seems like it might be complicated to make, but it isn’t. Trust me!
What Is a Layered Eclair Dessert?
- Graham crackers are placed in a single layer into a baking dish for a crust.
- A mixture of vanilla instant pudding and whipped cream (or Cool Whip) is spread over the crackers.
- This is followed by a second layer of crackers and a second layer of pudding.
- A third layer of crackers is then added, and a homemade chocolate ganache glaze (smooth chocolate frosting) is poured over the final layer of graham crackers.
Two delicious layers of pudding mixed with cream, 3 layers of graham crackers, and one layer of chocolate. The crackers soften, and the chocolate sets up as the dessert refrigerates. Perfection.
Can You Make This Dessert Ahead Of Time?
Absolutely. It actually needs to refrigerate for a few hours before you serve it. 8 hours is idea, so it’s a great dessert to make the day before!
How Many Servings Does A Layered Eclair Dessert Make?
You can easily slice this into 12 portions.
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Chocolate Eclair Dessert Recipe
Layered Chocolate Eclair Dessert
Layers of graham cracker, pudding and chocolate combine for this delicious no-bake chocolate eclair dessert! Always a hit and the perfect summer dessert!
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Servings: 12
Calories: 340kcal
Ingredients
Filling
- 1 box graham crackers
- 1 5.1 oz. box instant vanilla pudding (or two small boxes)
- 3 cups milk
- 1 12 oz. container whipped topping
Chocolate Topping
- 1/3 cup cocoa
- 1 cup sugar
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1 stick butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
Instructions
- Whisk milk and pudding mix together. Fold in whipped topping.
- Place a layer of graham crackers in the bottom of a 9x13" casserole dish or baking pan. Spread half of the pudding mixture over graham crackers.
- Add another layer of graham crackers. Spread remaining pudding mixture on top of graham crackers.
- Top with a final layer of graham crackers.
Chocolate Topping
- Bring cocoa, milk, and sugar to a boil in a medium saucepan; boil on medium heat about 1 minute, stirring very frequently. Remove from heat.
- Add butter and vanilla; stir until butter is melted. Pour over the top layer of graham crackers.
- Refrigerate over night (6-8 hours).
Nutrition
Calories: 340kcal
Welcome! I'm Brandy, mother to 5 darling kiddos and a cute black lab named Toby. My husband is in the Coast Guard so we've lived all over the place, turning each house into a home. I love baking, sewing, making cute things with my kids, and sharing what I've learned with all of you!
This looks amazing! I want to lick the screen!
Am going to make this for tonight…Thanks so much for sharing the recipe…
The missionaries are coming for dinner tomorrow. Perfect timing!
Yum! This looks so deliciou. I love chocolate eclair cake.
This was my Grandma’s “go to” recipe for desserts. We only did the vanilla pudding though. It is still a family favorite here and the recipe is always asked for when we have this dish. =0)
Oh my goodness this looks AMAZING!!!!! I’m pinning it so I remember it when I’m looking for a dessert to make! Thanks for sharing this, it looks so good!
This looks delicious! Would love for you to share this at my link party. Hope to see you there!
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Kim