🍫 No-Bake Chocolate Éclair Cake
(Rich, Creamy, Chocolatey — No Oven Required)
This classic no-bake dessert is like an oversized chocolate éclair in cake form: layers of graham crackers, creamy vanilla pudding, and a luscious chocolate topping. Perfect for warm days or quick dessert prep.
🛒 Ingredients (9×13-inch pan)
Pudding Layer
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2 (3.4 oz) packages instant vanilla pudding
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3 cups cold milk
Cream Layer
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8 oz (225 g) cream cheese, softened
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1 cup (120 g) whipped topping (Cool Whip) or whipped cream
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¼ cup (50 g) granulated sugar
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Layers & Assembly
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1 box graham crackers (about 12–14 sheets)
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1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
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¼ cup (60 g) butter
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3 tablespoons milk (for chocolate topping)
Optional toppings: chocolate shavings, whipped cream dollops, or nuts
🥄 Step 1: Make Pudding
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In a medium bowl, whisk vanilla pudding with 3 cups cold milk until thickened (about 2 minutes).
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Set aside.
🥣 Step 2: Make Cream Layer
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In a separate bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth.
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Add sugar and vanilla, mix well.
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Fold in whipped topping gently.
This will create a light, fluffy layer.
🥪 Step 3: Layer the Cake
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Spread a thin layer of pudding on the bottom of a 9×13 pan.
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Lay a single layer of graham crackers over pudding (break to fit if needed).
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Spread half the cream layer over crackers.
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Repeat: graham cracker layer → remaining cream layer → final pudding layer.
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End with a layer of graham crackers on top if desired.
🍫 Step 4: Make Chocolate Topping
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